Laskarpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Laskarpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Pukhuria and around 37 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laskarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laskarpur is 312443. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.19 hectares and falls under the 732205 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Laskarpur 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 Laskarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Laskarpur village had a total population of 4,043 people, including 2,084 males and 1,959 females, living in 836 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.62%, with male literacy at 67.49% and female literacy at 63.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Laskarpur

Laskarpur 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 Laskarpur

Laskarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 Laskarpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Laskarpur is about 37 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 Laskarpur

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

Health Facilities in Laskarpur

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

FAQs about Laskarpur