Uttar Chitholia - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Uttar Chitholia is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 62.4 km from English Bazar. Bhingole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Chitholia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Chitholia is 312045. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.33 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Uttar Chitholia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harischandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uttar Chitholia

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Chitholia village had a total population of 186 people, including 87 males and 99 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.20%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 34.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Chitholia

Uttar Chitholia 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 Uttar Chitholia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Uttar Chitholia. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Uttar Chitholia is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Uttar Chitholia is about 62.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Chitholia

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Chitholia

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

FAQs about Uttar Chitholia