Perapur - Habibpur, Malda

Perapur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from Habibpur and around 31.8 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Perapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perapur is 312966. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.92 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Perapur 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 Perapur

According to the 2011 Census, Perapur village had a total population of 1,364 people, including 676 males and 688 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.37%, with male literacy at 64.43% and female literacy at 48.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 813.

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

Nearby Villages of Perapur

Perapur 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 Perapur

Perapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Perapur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Perapur is about 31.8 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 Perapur

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

Health Facilities in Perapur

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

FAQs about Perapur