Malandighi - Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman

Malandighi is a village situated in the Kanksa subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from Kanksa. Molandighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malandighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malandighi is 318824. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.94 hectares and falls under the 713212 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Malandighi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malandighi

According to the 2011 Census, Malandighi village had a total population of 2,590 people, including 1,289 males and 1,301 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.74%, with male literacy at 74.46% and female literacy at 58.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,012, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Malandighi

Malandighi 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 Malandighi

Malandighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Malandighi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malandighi

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

Health Facilities in Malandighi

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

FAQs about Malandighi