Malayapur Village - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Malayapur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Gaighata and around 45.5 km from Barasat. Duma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malayapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malayapur is 322745. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.59 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Malayapur

As per Census 2011, Malayapur village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 494 males and 429 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 766 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malayapur

Malayapur 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 Malayapur

Malayapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Malayapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Malayapur is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malayapur

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

Health Facilities in Malayapur

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

FAQs about Malayapur