Lahad - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Lahad is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.5 km from Harischandrapur and around 67.4 km from English Bazar. Barui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lahad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahad is 312011. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.43 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.

Lahad 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 Lahad

According to the 2011 Census, Lahad village had a total population of 1,803 people, including 900 males and 903 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.87%, with male literacy at 53.64% and female literacy at 48.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 595, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahad

Lahad 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 Lahad

Public transport in the Lahad is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Lahad is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Lahad is about 67.4 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 Lahad

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

Health Facilities in Lahad

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

FAQs about Lahad