Bangrua - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Bangrua is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Harischandrapur and around 72 km from English Bazar. Mahendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangrua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangrua is 312064. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.71 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Bangrua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harischandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bangrua

According to the 2011 Census, Bangrua village had a total population of 3,398 people, including 1,742 males and 1,656 females, living in 720 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.36%, with male literacy at 55.77% and female literacy at 48.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangrua

Bangrua 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 Bangrua

Bangrua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bangrua is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bangrua is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangrua

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

Health Facilities in Bangrua

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

FAQs about Bangrua