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

According to the 2011 Census, Kariali village had a total population of 5,467 people, including 2,848 males and 2,619 females, living in 1,044 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.25%, with male literacy at 62.26% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kariali