Bihari - Ratua - I, Malda

Bihari is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Ratua and around 47.7 km from English Bazar. Bhado serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihari is 312379. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.19 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Bihari

According to the 2011 Census, Bihari village had a total population of 4,183 people, including 2,168 males and 2,015 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.55%, with male literacy at 62.21% and female literacy at 56.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihari

Bihari 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 Bihari

Bihari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bihari is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bihari is about 47.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihari

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

Health Facilities in Bihari

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

FAQs about Bihari