Bhadar village, Gazole block | Pincode 732124

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Bhadar is a village in Gazole mandal, Malda district, West Bengal with a population of 1,251 across 305 households. The village has a literacy rate of 39.7% and postal code 732124.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Urmila Roy

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LGD code: 312717
Pincode: 732124
Post office: Gajol
Population: 1,251
Households: 305
Literacy rate: 39.7%
Sex ratio: 1002 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 644
Distance to district centre: 40 km
Distance to mandal centre: 23 km
Distance to Kolkata: 294 km
Distance to Delhi: 1159 km
Nearest railway station: Mahanagar · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ranipur Hospital · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhadar compares

By population, Bhadar ranks #79 of 291 villages in Gazole mandal.

Literacy rate

39.7%

−14.4% vs mandal average

Bhadar39.7%

Gazole mandal54.1%

Malda district52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,002

+32 vs mandal average

Bhadar1,002

Gazole mandal970

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.5 vs mandal average

Bhadar4.1

Gazole mandal4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bhadar at a glance

Bhadar is a village of 1,251 people in 305 households (Census 2011) in Gazole block, Malda district, West Bengal, the 79th-largest of 291 villages in Gazole block. Literacy is 40%, 14 points below the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 1,002 women per 1,000 men. It lies 40 km from the Malda district centre, 23 km from Habibpur, the nearest town, 4 km from Mahanagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 732124, served by Gajol post office; the LGD village code is 312717. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ranipur Hospital, 2 km away. The sarpanch is Urmila Roy, and the village votes in Habibpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Joyel Murmu. The population is estimated at 1,399 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhadar · this village	1,251	40%	—
Jhinaikuri · Gazole	276	54%	0.6 km SW
Daibakbati · Gazole	398	59%	1.3 km SW
Badnagra · Gazole	801	58%	1.6 km W
Raihopara · Gazole	322	42%	1.9 km NE
Goalnagra · Gazole	1,661	44%	2.3 km W
Bagdol · Gazole	807	49%	2.8 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhadar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 213.14
Irrigated area (ha): 60
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bhadar

LGD code: 312717
Pincode: 732124
Post office: Gajol
Population (Census 2011): 1,251
Population (projected 2026): 1,399
Households: 305
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1002
Literacy rate: 39.7%
Coordinates: 25.21563°N, 88.26744°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Maldaha Uttar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Habibpur
Member of Parliament: Khagen Murmu
Member of Legislative Assembly: Joyel Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Urmila Roy
Block / Mandal: Gazole

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Malda district level

Then & Now

Bhadar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,251

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

1,399

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

305

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,251Census 2011
Households: 305Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1002 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3992026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Malda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malda district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Bhadar

Mandal centre

Gazole · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Malda · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 22 min by car · 1 h 37 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,383 people

Habibpur · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata294 kmcapital
Delhi1159 km
Hyderabad1335 km
Chennai1588 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMahanagar4 km
Hospital / PHCRanipur Hospital2 km
ATM / bankDaralhat ATM38 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum23 km
CollegeNathniyal Murmu Memorial College- Tapan College31 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station47 km

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West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

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West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

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'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

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West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices
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West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhadar

What is the pincode of Bhadar?

The pincode of Bhadar, Gazole block, Malda district, West Bengal is 732124. The post office is Gajol.

Which post office delivers to Bhadar?

Mail for Bhadar is delivered through Gajol post office, pincode 732124, in Gazole block, Malda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhadar located?

Bhadar is a village in Gazole block of Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Bhadar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhadar village has a population of 1,251 across 305 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhadar?

The current sarpanch of Bhadar gram panchayat is Urmila Roy.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhadar in?

Bhadar falls under the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhadar in?

Bhadar falls under the Habibpur assembly constituency (AC #43) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhadar village is 39.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhadar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhadar village is 1002 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhadar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhadar, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bhadar from Malda district centre?

Bhadar is approximately 40 km (straight-line) from the centre of Malda district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhadar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhadar village is 312717.

Which is the nearest town to Bhadar?

Habibpur (population 13,383, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Bhadar in a straight line.

How big is Bhadar compared to other villages in Gazole block?

Bhadar ranks 79 of 291 villages in Gazole block by Census 2011 population (1,251 residents).

How far is Bhadar from Kolkata?

Bhadar is about 294 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 382 km.

How far is Bhadar from Delhi?

Bhadar is about 1159 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1507 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhadar?

Mahanagar is the nearest railway station to Bhadar, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhadar?

Ranipur Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhadar, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhadar?

Daralhat ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhadar, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhadar?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Bhadar, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhadar?

Bhadar falls under Habibpur assembly constituency (AC 43). The sitting MLA is Joyel Murmu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bhadar?

Bhadar is in Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Khagen Murmu (BJP).

What is the population of Bhadar in 2026?

Bhadar is estimated at 1,399 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,251 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhadar in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Bhadar in Malda district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhadar?

Urmila Roy is the sarpanch of Bhadar gram panchayat, Gazole block. See the sarpanch list of Gazole block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Bhadar

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How Bhadar compares

Bhadar at a glance

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhadar

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Key facts — Bhadar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bhadar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bhadar on the map

How to reach Bhadar

Villages sharing pincode 732124

Other villages named Bhadar

Latest posts

West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Notable persons of Bhadar

Open jobs in Bhadar

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Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Durga Puja

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Kali Puja

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

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People often ask about Bhadar

What is the pincode of Bhadar?

Which post office delivers to Bhadar?

In which district is Bhadar located?

What is the population of Bhadar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bhadar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhadar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhadar in?

What is the literacy rate in Bhadar?

What is the sex ratio in Bhadar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhadar?

How far is Bhadar from Malda district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bhadar?

Which is the nearest town to Bhadar?

How big is Bhadar compared to other villages in Gazole block?

How far is Bhadar from Kolkata?

How far is Bhadar from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhadar?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhadar?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhadar?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhadar?

Who is the MLA of Bhadar?

Who is the MP for Bhadar?

What is the population of Bhadar in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhadar in?

Who is the sarpanch of Bhadar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bhadar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bhadar on the map

Latest posts

West Bengal Potato Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Notable persons of Bhadar

Open jobs in Bhadar

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)