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

As per Census 2011, Konar village has a total population of 2,919 people, consisting of 1,529 males and 1,390 females. The village has 631 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 448 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,408 literate and 1,511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9191,5291,390
Child Population (0–6 yrs)448232216
Scheduled Castes (SC)420227193
Literate Population1,408825583
Illiterate Population1,511704807

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DarakandiNorth-East1.23 km
LakshmanpurWest1.64 km
IsadpurSouth1.67 km
JhikadangaNorth-West1.71 km
BarolNorth2.06 km
KarpurganjNorth-East2.15 km
BhingolSouth-West2.26 km
KhurialEast2.32 km
BagjanaNorth-East2.37 km
GopalpurSouth2.50 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Konar

Where is Konar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Konar?

The Gram Panchayat of Konar is Bhingole.

What is the pincode of Konar?

The pincode of Konar is 732123.

What is the population of Konar?

Konar has a total population of 2,919, including 1,529 males and 1,390 females.

How many households are there in Konar?

There are 631 households in Konar.

What is the literacy rate in Konar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konar is 48.24%. Male literacy is 53.96% and female literacy is 41.94%.