Kalpechi - Habibpur, Malda

Kalpechi is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.4 km from Habibpur and around 20.2 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalpechi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalpechi is 313118. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.88 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Kalpechi 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 Kalpechi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalpechi village had a total population of 757 people, including 388 males and 369 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.22%, with male literacy at 40.19% and female literacy at 30.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalpechi

Kalpechi 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 Kalpechi

Kalpechi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kalpechi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kalpechi is about 20.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalpechi

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

Health Facilities in Kalpechi

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

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