Kiol - Habibpur, Malda

Kiol is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Habibpur and around 30.5 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiol is 312958. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.44 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Kiol 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 Kiol

As per Census 2011, Kiol village has a total population of 1,168 people, consisting of 567 males and 601 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 511 literate and 657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 908 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiol

Kiol 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 Kiol

Kiol 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 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kiol is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kiol is about 30.5 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 Kiol

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

Health Facilities in Kiol

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

FAQs about Kiol