Kariali - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Kariali is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Barduari and around 54.6 km from English Bazar. Mashaldaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariali is 312142. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.83 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kariali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kariali

As per Census 2011, Kariali village has a total population of 5,467 people, consisting of 2,848 males and 2,619 females. The village has 1,044 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 883 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,762 literate and 2,705 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,399 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4672,8482,619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)883437446
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,399730669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361719
Literate Population2,7621,5011,261
Illiterate Population2,7051,3471,358

Nearby Villages of Kariali

Kariali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MashaldahaEast2.11 km
TalgachhiNorth-West2.14 km
RanghatSouth-East2.40 km
ElangiSouth2.65 km
Gourhanda AladipurNorth-East2.90 km
DegunSouth-West2.91 km
LatasiNorth-East3.14 km
GaushpurNorth3.23 km
Aolagachhi ChaupukuriaSouth-East3.26 km
Purba LatasiNorth-East3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kariali

Kariali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Kariali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kariali is about 54.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kariali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kariali

Where is Kariali located?

Kariali village is located in Harischandrapur - II Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kariali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kariali is Mashaldaha.

What is the pincode of Kariali?

The pincode of Kariali is 732125.

What is the population of Kariali?

Kariali has a total population of 5,467, including 2,848 males and 2,619 females.

How many households are there in Kariali?

There are 1,044 households in Kariali.

What is the literacy rate in Kariali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kariali is 50.52%. Male literacy is 52.70% and female literacy is 48.15%.