Ballabhpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Ballabhpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from Pukhuria and around 38.2 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballabhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballabhpur is 312440. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.87 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Ballabhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malatipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ballabhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ballabhpur village had a total population of 2,810 people, including 1,474 males and 1,336 females, living in 649 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.21%, with male literacy at 52.18% and female literacy at 45.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 805.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballabhpur

Ballabhpur 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 Ballabhpur

Ballabhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Ballabhpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ballabhpur is about 38.2 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 Ballabhpur

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

Health Facilities in Ballabhpur

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

FAQs about Ballabhpur