Purba Rarial - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Purba Rarial is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Harischandrapur and around 67.2 km from English Bazar. Tulsihatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Rarial village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Rarial is 312058. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.06 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Purba Rarial 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 Purba Rarial

According to the 2011 Census, Purba Rarial village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 550 males and 534 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.95%, with male literacy at 29.76% and female literacy at 22.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Purba Rarial

Purba Rarial 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 Purba Rarial

Purba Rarial is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Purba Rarial is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Purba Rarial is about 67.2 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 Purba Rarial

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

Health Facilities in Purba Rarial

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

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