Bampal Charkhi - Ratua - I, Malda

Bampal Charkhi is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Ratua and around 42.4 km from English Bazar. Chandmoni-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bampal Charkhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bampal Charkhi is 312388. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.1 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Bampal Charkhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bampal Charkhi village had a total population of 3,946 people, including 2,041 males and 1,905 females, living in 810 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 63.90% and female literacy at 66.34%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bampal Charkhi

Bampal Charkhi 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 Bampal Charkhi

Bampal Charkhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bampal Charkhi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bampal Charkhi is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bampal Charkhi

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

Health Facilities in Bampal Charkhi

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

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