Malior - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Malior is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Barduari and around 67.2 km from English Bazar. Malior-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malior village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malior is 312129. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.74 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Malior

As per Census 2011, Malior village has a total population of 8,941 people, consisting of 4,618 males and 4,323 females. The village has 1,669 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,512 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,360 literate and 4,581 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malior

Malior 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 Malior

Malior is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Malior is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Malior 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 Malior

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

Health Facilities in Malior

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

FAQs about Malior