Konar - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Konar is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Harischandrapur and around 63.6 km from English Bazar. Bhingole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konar is 312037. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.09 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Konar 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 Konar

According to the 2011 Census, Konar village had a total population of 2,919 people, including 1,529 males and 1,390 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.98%, with male literacy at 63.61% and female literacy at 49.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420.

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

Nearby Villages of Konar

Konar 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 Konar

Konar 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 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Konar is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Konar is about 63.6 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 Konar

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

Health Facilities in Konar

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

FAQs about Konar