Bholaichak - Kaliachak - III, Malda

Bholaichak is a village situated in the Kaliachak - III subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Dariapur and around 25.9 km from English Bazar. Sahabajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bholaichak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholaichak is 313698. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.25 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bholaichak

According to the 2011 Census, Bholaichak village had a total population of 2,818 people, including 1,412 males and 1,406 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.08%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 58.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Bholaichak

Bholaichak 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 Bholaichak

Public transport in the Bholaichak is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bholaichak is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bholaichak is about 25.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bholaichak

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

Health Facilities in Bholaichak

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

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