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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Madla

As per Census 2011, Madla village has a total population of 3,070 people, consisting of 1,530 males and 1,540 females. The village has 624 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 492 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,420 literate and 1,650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 630 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0701,5301,540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492247245
Scheduled Castes (SC)630318312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19593102
Literate Population1,420886534
Illiterate Population1,6506441,006

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MatialaEast1.19 km
GobindapurNorth-East1.57 km
ChanoNorth1.75 km
GhorabandhaNorth-West1.85 km
KudlungEast2.08 km
BasudiSouth2.09 km
ShrabandiSouth-West2.20 km
PratappurNorth-East2.21 km
TantanSouth2.36 km
GhaghraNorth2.39 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Madla

Where is Madla located?

Madla village is located in Bagmundi Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madla?

The Gram Panchayat of Madla is Baghmundi.

What is the pincode of Madla?

The pincode of Madla is 723152.

What is the population of Madla?

Madla has a total population of 3,070, including 1,530 males and 1,540 females.

How many households are there in Madla?

There are 624 households in Madla.

What is the literacy rate in Madla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madla is 46.25%. Male literacy is 57.91% and female literacy is 34.68%.