Malumgachha - Nakashipara, Nadia

Malumgachha is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malumgachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malumgachha is 321450. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.59 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Malumgachha

According to the 2011 Census, Malumgachha village had a total population of 2,358 people, including 1,232 males and 1,126 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.82%, with male literacy at 66.95% and female literacy at 60.30%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3581,2321,126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)343164179
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,286715571
Illiterate Population1,072517555

Nearby Villages of Malumgachha

Malumgachha 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)
GobipurSouth-East1.15 km
ChandipurWest1.40 km
Bade TehattaSouth-West2.00 km
BandakholaNorth2.21 km
Chhota SimuliaEast2.26 km
BagundaSouth2.33 km
GuurniWest2.49 km
Uttar BahirgachiNorth-East2.90 km
SenpurWest3.24 km
Chak ShukpukuriaSouth-West3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malumgachha

Malumgachha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Malumgachha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Malumgachha is about 35.1 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 Malumgachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malumgachha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malumgachha 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 Malumgachha

Where is Malumgachha located?

Malumgachha village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malumgachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Malumgachha is Haranagar.

What is the pincode of Malumgachha?

The pincode of Malumgachha is 741126.

What is the population of Malumgachha?

Malumgachha had a total population of 2,358, including 1,232 males and 1,126 females.

How many households are there in Malumgachha?

Malumgachha had 512 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malumgachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malumgachha was 63.82%. Male literacy was 66.95% and female literacy was 60.30%.