Kamalpur - Manikchak, Malda

Kamalpur is a village situated in the Manikchak subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Manikchak and around 31.5 km from English Bazar. Mathurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalpur is 313492. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.25 hectares and falls under the 732202 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalpur village had a total population of 6,519 people, including 3,387 males and 3,132 females, living in 1,397 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.26%, with male literacy at 73.06% and female literacy at 56.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalpur

Kamalpur 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 Kamalpur

Kamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajmahal, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kamalpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kamalpur is about 31.5 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 Kamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalpur

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

FAQs about Kamalpur