Bhingol - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Bhingol is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Harischandrapur and around 64.2 km from English Bazar. Bhingole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhingol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhingol is 312040. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.37 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Bhingol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bhingol

According to the 2011 Census, Bhingol village had a total population of 2,720 people, including 1,409 males and 1,311 females, living in 648 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.25%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 61.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhingol

Bhingol 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 Bhingol

Bhingol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bhingol is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bhingol is about 64.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhingol

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

Health Facilities in Bhingol

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

FAQs about Bhingol