Bhado - Ratua - I, Malda

Bhado is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14 km from Ratua and around 42.8 km from English Bazar. Bhado village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhado is 312384. The village covers a total geographical area of 1012.23 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Bhado

According to the 2011 Census, Bhado village had a total population of 17,190 people, including 8,905 males and 8,285 females, living in 3,341 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.24%, with male literacy at 63.03% and female literacy at 61.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhado

Bhado 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 Bhado

Bhado is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bhado is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bhado is about 42.8 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 Bhado

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

Health Facilities in Bhado

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

FAQs about Bhado