Madla - Bagmundi, Purulia

Madla is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Pathardihi and around 66.3 km from Purulia. Baghmundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madla is 331606. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.95 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Madla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Madla

According to the 2011 Census, Madla village had a total population of 3,070 people, including 1,530 males and 1,540 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.08%, with male literacy at 69.06% and female literacy at 41.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 630, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Madla

Madla 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 Madla

Madla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haslang P.h., while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Madla is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Madla is about 66.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madla

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

Health Facilities in Madla

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

FAQs about Madla