Pema - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Pema is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Harischandrapur and around 71 km from English Bazar. Barui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pema village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pema is 311993. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.91 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Pema 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 Pema

As per Census 2011, Pema village has a total population of 2,201 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,024 females. The village has 493 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 1,585 illiterate residents. Additionally, 359 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pema

Pema 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 Pema

Pema is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Pema is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pema is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pema

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

Health Facilities in Pema

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

FAQs about Pema