Khochakandar - Habibpur, Malda

Khochakandar is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Habibpur and around 32 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khochakandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khochakandar is 312943. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.4 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Khochakandar 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 Khochakandar

According to the 2011 Census, Khochakandar village had a total population of 2,271 people, including 1,090 males and 1,181 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.54%, with male literacy at 51.74% and female literacy at 31.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 871.

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

Nearby Villages of Khochakandar

Khochakandar 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 Khochakandar

Khochakandar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Khochakandar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Khochakandar is about 32 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 Khochakandar

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

Health Facilities in Khochakandar

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

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