Bansaria - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Bansaria is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Harischandrapur and around 67.9 km from English Bazar. Mahendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansaria is 312063. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.02 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Bansaria 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 Bansaria

According to the 2011 Census, Bansaria village had a total population of 850 people, including 436 males and 414 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.60%, with male literacy at 60.32% and female literacy at 38.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansaria

Bansaria 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 Bansaria

Bansaria 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 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bansaria is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bansaria is about 67.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansaria

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

Health Facilities in Bansaria

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

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