Horgao - Habibpur, Malda

Horgao is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Habibpur and around 26.2 km from English Bazar. Dhumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Horgao village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horgao is 313164. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.71 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Horgao village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Horgao

According to the 2011 Census, Horgao village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 519 males and 511 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.09%, with male literacy at 42.12% and female literacy at 22.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 974.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Horgao

Horgao is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Horgao

Horgao is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Horgao is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Horgao is about 26.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Horgao

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Horgao village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Horgao

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Horgao village are given below:

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