Debipur - Ratua - I, Malda

Debipur is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Ratua and around 41.2 km from English Bazar. Debipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debipur is 312356. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.53 hectares and falls under the 732205 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Debipur

As per Census 2011, Debipur village has a total population of 4,070 people, consisting of 2,113 males and 1,957 females. The village has 867 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 553 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,225 literate and 1,845 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 525 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Debipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0702,1131,957
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553266287
Scheduled Castes (SC)253135118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)525270255
Literate Population2,2251,290935
Illiterate Population1,8458231,022

Nearby Villages of Debipur

Debipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KasichakNorth-West0.97 km
Radha NagarSouth-West1.09 km
JannagarSouth-East1.54 km
DurgapurNorth1.55 km
Nandanpur GopalpurSouth-West1.94 km
BhaluaraEast2.01 km
Terashia DebipurSouth2.36 km
SeharakolNorth-East2.39 km
SurjapurSouth2.69 km
GhumaniaEast2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Debipur

Public transport in the Debipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Debipur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Debipur is about 41.2 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 Debipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Debipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Debipur

Where is Debipur located?

Debipur village is located in Ratua - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Debipur?

Debipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Debipur?

The pincode of Debipur is 732205.

What is the population of Debipur?

Debipur has a total population of 4,070, including 2,113 males and 1,957 females.

How many households are there in Debipur?

There are 867 households in Debipur.

What is the literacy rate in Debipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Debipur is 54.67%. Male literacy is 61.05% and female literacy is 47.78%.