Kotal - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Kotal is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 74.3 km from English Bazar. Rashidabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotal is 311988. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.98 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Kotal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Kotal

According to the 2011 Census, Kotal village had a total population of 2,077 people, including 1,106 males and 971 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.35%, with male literacy at 52.72% and female literacy at 43.40%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotal

Kotal 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 Kotal

Public transport in the Kotal 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.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kotal is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kotal is about 74.3 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 Kotal

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

Health Facilities in Kotal

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

FAQs about Kotal