Jaluabadhal - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Jaluabadhal is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Kaliachak and around 20.9 km from English Bazar. Jaluabadhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaluabadhal is 313598. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.31 hectares and falls under the 732216 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Jaluabadhal

According to the 2011 Census, Jaluabadhal village had a total population of 4,787 people, including 2,430 males and 2,357 females, living in 1,023 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.27%, with male literacy at 56.69% and female literacy at 53.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 948.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaluabadhal

Jaluabadhal 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 Jaluabadhal

Jaluabadhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamirghata, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Jaluabadhal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jaluabadhal is about 20.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaluabadhal

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

Health Facilities in Jaluabadhal

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

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