Kathal Banpur - Habibpur, Malda

Kathal Banpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Habibpur and around 34.2 km from English Bazar. Jajail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathal Banpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathal Banpur is 313025. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.71 hectares and falls under the 732121 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Kathal Banpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Kathal Banpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kathal Banpur village had a total population of 1,020 people, including 538 males and 482 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.30%, with male literacy at 63.23% and female literacy at 46.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 422, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathal Banpur

Kathal Banpur 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 Kathal Banpur

Kathal Banpur 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 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Kathal Banpur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kathal Banpur is about 34.2 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 Kathal Banpur

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

Health Facilities in Kathal Banpur

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

FAQs about Kathal Banpur