Kharibari - Habibpur, Malda

Kharibari is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Habibpur and around 30 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharibari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharibari is 312956. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.9 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Kharibari 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 Kharibari

As per Census 2011, Kharibari village has a total population of 942 people, consisting of 465 males and 477 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 424 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharibari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharibari

Kharibari 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 Kharibari

Kharibari 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 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kharibari is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kharibari is about 30 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 Kharibari

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

Health Facilities in Kharibari

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

FAQs about Kharibari