Bhelabari - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Bhelabari is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 73.7 km from English Bazar. Rashidabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelabari is 311981. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.9 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

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

Population of Bhelabari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelabari village had a total population of 201 people, including 109 males and 92 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.30%, with male literacy at 32.22% and female literacy at 28.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelabari

Bhelabari 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 Bhelabari

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhelabari. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bhelabari is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bhelabari is about 73.7 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 Bhelabari

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

Health Facilities in Bhelabari

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

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