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 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 Mangalpura

As per Census 2011, Mangalpura village has a total population of 1,063 people, consisting of 558 males and 505 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 947 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,063558505
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1749084
Scheduled Castes (SC)947495452
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1116051
Literate Population531335196
Illiterate Population532223309

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SundarbanSouth-West1.45 km
PindalNorth-West1.65 km
PasuliNorth-West1.80 km
KhochakandarEast2.00 km
GopalnagarSouth-East2.04 km
NakailWest2.16 km
RajdolNorth2.16 km
SarbadikpurNorth2.37 km
NirailSouth-East2.82 km
RangamatiNorth-East2.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mangalpura

Where is Mangalpura located?

Mangalpura village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mangalpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Mangalpura is Mangalpur.

What is the pincode of Mangalpura?

The pincode of Mangalpura is 732122.

What is the population of Mangalpura?

Mangalpura has a total population of 1,063, including 558 males and 505 females.

How many households are there in Mangalpura?

There are 222 households in Mangalpura.

What is the literacy rate in Mangalpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mangalpura is 49.95%. Male literacy is 60.04% and female literacy is 38.81%.