Mangalpura - Habibpur, Malda

Mangalpura is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.6 km from Habibpur and around 28.6 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpura is 312937. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Mangalpura 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 Mangalpura

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalpura village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 558 males and 505 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.73%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 46.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 947, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalpura

Mangalpura 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 Mangalpura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mangalpura. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Mangalpura is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mangalpura is about 28.6 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 Mangalpura

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

Health Facilities in Mangalpura

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

FAQs about Mangalpura