Malibari - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Malibari is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhatun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malibari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malibari is 309593. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.06 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Malibari

According to the 2011 Census, Malibari village had a total population of 4,219 people, including 2,228 males and 1,991 females, living in 887 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.40%, with male literacy at 70.49% and female literacy at 55.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,067, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 592.

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

Nearby Villages of Malibari

Malibari 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 Malibari

Malibari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Malibari is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malibari

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

Health Facilities in Malibari

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

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