Mandighi - Habibpur, Malda

Mandighi is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Habibpur and around 25.4 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandighi is 313085. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.26 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Mandighi 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 Mandighi

According to the 2011 Census, Mandighi village had a total population of 512 people, including 245 males and 267 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.04%, with male literacy at 38.03% and female literacy at 22.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 466.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandighi

Mandighi 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 Mandighi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Mandighi. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Mandighi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mandighi is about 25.4 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 Mandighi

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

Health Facilities in Mandighi

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

FAQs about Mandighi