Sundarban - Habibpur, Malda

Sundarban is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Habibpur and around 28.2 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundarban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundarban is 312936. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.3 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sundarban 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 Sundarban

As per Census 2011, Sundarban village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 249 males and 222 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundarban

Sundarban 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 Sundarban

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sundarban. 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 Sundarban is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sundarban is about 28.2 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 Sundarban

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

Health Facilities in Sundarban

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

FAQs about Sundarban