Kailpara - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Kailpara 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 72.2 km from English Bazar. Rashidabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kailpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kailpara is 311980. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.1 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Kailpara village has a total population of 700 people, consisting of 373 males and 327 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 470 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population700373327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1034954
Scheduled Castes (SC)470255215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population16910960
Illiterate Population531264267

Nearby Villages of Kailpara

Kailpara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamshimulEast0.74 km
BhelabariNorth0.96 km
GochiaWest1.28 km
NasirpurNorth-West1.69 km
JaynagarNorth1.72 km
LakshmipurNorth-East1.78 km
HulaspurSouth-West1.92 km
KutubpurNorth2.14 km
Arazi JaynagarNorth-West2.29 km
RashidabadEast2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kailpara

Public transport in the Kailpara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kailpara is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kailpara is about 72.2 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 Kailpara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kailpara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kailpara

Where is Kailpara located?

Kailpara village is located in Harischandrapur - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kailpara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kailpara is Rashidabad.

What is the pincode of Kailpara?

The pincode of Kailpara is 732140.

What is the population of Kailpara?

Kailpara has a total population of 700, including 373 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Kailpara?

There are 144 households in Kailpara.

What is the literacy rate in Kailpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kailpara is 24.14%. Male literacy is 29.22% and female literacy is 18.35%.