Kotalpur - Habibpur, Malda

Kotalpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.6 km from Habibpur and around 34.2 km from English Bazar. Jajail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalpur is 313032. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.63 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kotalpur village had a total population of 973 people, including 500 males and 473 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.63%, with male literacy at 60.68% and female literacy at 42.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 831, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotalpur

Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur

Public transport in the Kotalpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Kotalpur is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kotalpur

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

FAQs about Kotalpur