Rajdol - Habibpur, Malda

Rajdol is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.1 km from Habibpur and around 32.5 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajdol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajdol is 312941. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.7 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Rajdol 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 Rajdol

As per Census 2011, Rajdol village has a total population of 623 people, consisting of 289 males and 334 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,155 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 340 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population623289334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894346
Scheduled Castes (SC)246125121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)340144196
Literate Population268146122
Illiterate Population355143212

Nearby Villages of Rajdol

Rajdol 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)
SarbadikpurWest0.80 km
RangamatiEast1.23 km
PasuliSouth-West1.23 km
Pathar MandalaNorth1.76 km
PindalSouth-West1.99 km
MangalpuraSouth2.16 km
Pathar BasuliWest2.31 km
KhochakandarSouth-East2.39 km
KalnaEast2.55 km
Dolmari DighaliNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajdol

Rajdol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 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 Rajdol is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Rajdol is about 32.5 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 Rajdol

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rajdol 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 Rajdol

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rajdol 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 Rajdol

Where is Rajdol located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Rajdol?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajdol is Mangalpur.

What is the pincode of Rajdol?

The pincode of Rajdol is 732122.

What is the population of Rajdol?

Rajdol has a total population of 623, including 289 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Rajdol?

There are 145 households in Rajdol.

What is the literacy rate in Rajdol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajdol is 43.02%. Male literacy is 50.52% and female literacy is 36.53%.