Tulsihata - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Tulsihata is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Harischandrapur and around 69.6 km from English Bazar. Tulsihatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulsihata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulsihata is 312019. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.63 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Tulsihata 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 Tulsihata

According to the 2011 Census, Tulsihata village had a total population of 3,939 people, including 2,059 males and 1,880 females, living in 884 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 63.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulsihata

Tulsihata 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 Tulsihata

Tulsihata 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 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Tulsihata is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Tulsihata is about 69.6 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 Tulsihata

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

Health Facilities in Tulsihata

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

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