Larchak - Kaliachak - III, Malda

Larchak is a village situated in the Kaliachak - III subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Dariapur and around 30.4 km from English Bazar. Akandabaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Larchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Larchak is 313708. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.98 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Larchak 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 Larchak

According to the 2011 Census, Larchak village had a total population of 2,496 people, including 1,304 males and 1,192 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.84%, with male literacy at 63.97% and female literacy at 51.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Larchak

Larchak 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 Larchak

Larchak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Larchak is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Larchak is about 30.4 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 Larchak

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

Health Facilities in Larchak

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

FAQs about Larchak