Azimpur - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Azimpur is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Kaliachak and around 16.6 km from English Bazar. Naoda-jadupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Azimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Azimpur is 313586. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.11 hectares and falls under the 732206 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Azimpur

As per Census 2011, Azimpur village has a total population of 11,548 people, consisting of 5,964 males and 5,584 females. The village has 2,289 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,953 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,909 literate and 4,639 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,5485,9645,584
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,953986967
Literate Population6,9093,7273,182
Illiterate Population4,6392,2372,402

Nearby Villages of Azimpur

Azimpur 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)
Kutub AlampurSouth-East0.97 km
NatibpurNorth-East1.05 km
Uttar RaypurEast1.43 km
JagadishpurWest1.55 km
InnatpurNorth-West1.56 km
Chhota MahadipurNorth-West2.21 km
MaheshpurSouth-West2.33 km
SaiyadpurSouth-East2.37 km
Buzruk PirozpurSouth-East2.38 km
Purba LakshmipurSouth2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Azimpur

Azimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Azimpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Azimpur is about 16.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Azimpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Azimpur

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

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

FAQs about Azimpur

Where is Azimpur located?

Azimpur village is located in Kaliachak - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Azimpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Azimpur is Naoda-jadupur.

What is the pincode of Azimpur?

The pincode of Azimpur is 732206.

What is the population of Azimpur?

Azimpur has a total population of 11,548, including 5,964 males and 5,584 females.

How many households are there in Azimpur?

There are 2,289 households in Azimpur.

What is the literacy rate in Azimpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Azimpur is 59.83%. Male literacy is 62.49% and female literacy is 56.98%.