Pindal - Habibpur, Malda

Pindal is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24 km from Habibpur and around 30 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pindal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pindal is 312938. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.9 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Pindal 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 Pindal

As per Census 2011, Pindal village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 106 males and 118 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,113 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 186 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pindal

Pindal 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 Pindal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pindal. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Pindal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pindal is about 30 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 Pindal

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

Health Facilities in Pindal

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

FAQs about Pindal