Bahadurpur - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Bahadurpur is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from Kaliachak and around 20.7 km from English Bazar. Silampur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadurpur is 313564. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.85 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bahadurpur 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 Bahadurpur

As per Census 2011, Bahadurpur village has a total population of 7,753 people, consisting of 3,922 males and 3,831 females. The village has 1,520 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,284 literate and 3,469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,7533,9223,831
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,231642589
Scheduled Castes (SC)703832
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population4,2842,2172,067
Illiterate Population3,4691,7051,764

Nearby Villages of Bahadurpur

Bahadurpur 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)
JagadishpurSouth-East1.00 km
DalugramWest1.19 km
InnatpurEast1.51 km
Chhota MahadipurNorth-East1.65 km
JagadullaWest1.83 km
TrimohiniNorth-West1.83 km
Jot DhaniSouth-West2.18 km
AzimpurSouth-East2.52 km
BairgachhiSouth-West2.60 km
ChhirampurNorth-East2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahadurpur

Public transport in the Bahadurpur 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 15.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bahadurpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bahadurpur is about 20.7 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 Bahadurpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bahadurpur

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

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

FAQs about Bahadurpur

Where is Bahadurpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bahadurpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahadurpur is Silampur-i.

What is the pincode of Bahadurpur?

The pincode of Bahadurpur is 732201.

What is the population of Bahadurpur?

Bahadurpur has a total population of 7,753, including 3,922 males and 3,831 females.

How many households are there in Bahadurpur?

There are 1,520 households in Bahadurpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bahadurpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahadurpur is 55.26%. Male literacy is 56.53% and female literacy is 53.95%.