Pathar Oltara - Habibpur, Malda

Pathar Oltara is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Habibpur and around 31.2 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathar Oltara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathar Oltara is 313102. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.2 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Pathar Oltara 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 Pathar Oltara

According to the 2011 Census, Pathar Oltara village had a total population of 492 people, including 245 males and 247 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.66%, with male literacy at 68.08% and female literacy at 59.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathar Oltara

Pathar Oltara 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 Pathar Oltara

Pathar Oltara 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 11.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Pathar Oltara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pathar Oltara is about 31.2 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 Pathar Oltara

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

Health Facilities in Pathar Oltara

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

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