Alpara - Ratua - I, Malda

Alpara is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.6 km from Ratua and around 36.6 km from English Bazar. Ratua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alpara is 312426. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.81 hectares and falls under the 732205 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Alpara

According to the 2011 Census, Alpara village had a total population of 3,556 people, including 1,829 males and 1,727 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.63%, with male literacy at 67.67% and female literacy at 59.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419, 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 Alpara

Alpara 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 Alpara

Public transport in the Alpara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Alpara is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Alpara is about 36.6 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 Alpara

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

Health Facilities in Alpara

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

FAQs about Alpara