Kharangapur Jabra - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Kharangapur Jabra is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 66.3 km from English Bazar. Mahendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharangapur Jabra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharangapur Jabra is 312057. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.2 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Kharangapur Jabra 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 Kharangapur Jabra

According to the 2011 Census, Kharangapur Jabra village had a total population of 2,960 people, including 1,531 males and 1,429 females, living in 625 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.02%, with male literacy at 49.14% and female literacy at 44.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharangapur Jabra

Kharangapur Jabra 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 Kharangapur Jabra

Kharangapur Jabra 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 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kharangapur Jabra is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kharangapur Jabra is about 66.3 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 Kharangapur Jabra

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

Health Facilities in Kharangapur Jabra

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

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