Maraldanga - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Maraldanga is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.2 km from Gaighata and around 37.2 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maraldanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maraldanga is 322679. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Maraldanga 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 Maraldanga

As per Census 2011, Maraldanga village has a total population of 2,039 people, consisting of 1,057 males and 982 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,384 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 727 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maraldanga

Maraldanga 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 Maraldanga

Maraldanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Maraldanga is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Maraldanga is about 37.2 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 Maraldanga

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

Health Facilities in Maraldanga

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

FAQs about Maraldanga