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

As per Census 2011, Laskarpur village has a total population of 4,043 people, consisting of 2,084 males and 1,959 females. The village has 836 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 588 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,267 literate and 1,776 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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