Elam village, Chanchal - II block | Pincode 732123

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Elam is a village in Chanchal-II mandal, Malda district, West Bengal, with a population of 1,383 in 322 households and a literacy rate of 58.5%. It is situated at coordinates 25.390°N, 87.969°E and has PIN code 732123.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AGNESH PARVEEN

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LGD code: 312250
Pincode: 732123
Post office: Chanchal
Population: 1,383
Households: 322
Literacy rate: 58.5%
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 531
Distance to district centre: 55 km
Distance to mandal centre: 46 km
Distance to Kolkata: 316 km
Distance to Delhi: 1124 km
Nearest railway station: Milangarh · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Chanchal Super Speciality Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Elam compares

By population, Elam ranks #53 of 92 villages in Chanchal - II mandal.

Literacy rate

58.5%

+10.2% vs mandal average

Elam: 58.5%
Chanchal - II mandal: 48.3%
Malda district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

996

+47 vs mandal average

Elam: 996
Chanchal - II mandal: 949

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.5 vs mandal average

Elam: 4.3
Chanchal - II mandal: 4.8

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

Elam at a glance

Elam is a village of 1,383 people in 322 households (Census 2011) in Chanchal - II block, Malda district, West Bengal, the 53rd-largest of 92 villages in Chanchal - II block. Literacy is 59%, 10 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 996 women per 1,000 men. It lies 55 km from the Malda district centre, 4 km from Chanchal, the nearest town, 8 km from Milangarh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 732123, served by Chanchal post office; the LGD village code is 312250. The nearest hospital or health centre is Chanchal Super Speciality Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is AGNESH PARVEEN, and the village votes in Mothabari assembly constituency, represented by MLA Islam Md Najrul. The population is estimated at 1,547 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Elam · this village	1,383	59%	—
Purba Bejpura · Chanchal - II	0	—	1.3 km SW
Gorakhpur · Chanchal - II	3,039	64%	1.4 km SE
Uttar Bejpura · Harischandrapur - II	735	47%	1.4 km W
Uttar Chitholia · Harischandrapur - I	186	45%	1.6 km NW
Kanua Bhabanipur · Harischandrapur - I	740	60%	1.8 km N
Ilam Milik · Harischandrapur - II	589	61%	2.2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Elam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
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
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 97.65
Irrigated area (ha): 36.58
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Elam

LGD code: 312250
Pincode: 732123
Post office: Chanchal
Population (Census 2011): 1,383
Population (projected 2026): 1,547
Households: 322
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 996
Literacy rate: 58.5%
Coordinates: 25.39036°N, 87.96934°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Maldaha Dakshin
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mothabari
Member of Parliament: Isha Khan Choudhury
Member of Legislative Assembly: Islam Md Najrul
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AGNESH PARVEEN
Block / Mandal: Chanchal - II

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

Elam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,383

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

1,547

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

322

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 1,383Census 2011
Households: 322Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5472026 proj. · +11.9% 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Elam

Mandal centre

Chanchal - II · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 34 min by car · 1 h 51 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Malda · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 54 min by car · 2 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,476 people

Chanchal · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata316 kmcapital
Delhi1124 km
Hyderabad1324 km
Chennai1588 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMilangarh8 km
Hospital / PHCChanchal Super Speciality Hospital5 km
ATM / banksbi31 km
CollegeTarangapur Teachers Training College(D.EL.ED)42 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)43 km

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People often ask about Elam

What is the pincode of Elam?

The pincode of Elam, Chanchal - II block, Malda district, West Bengal is 732123. The post office is Chanchal.

Which post office delivers to Elam?

Mail for Elam is delivered through Chanchal post office, pincode 732123, in Chanchal - II block, Malda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Elam located?

Elam is a village in Chanchal - II block of Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Elam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Elam village has a population of 1,383 across 322 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Elam?

The current sarpanch of Elam gram panchayat is AGNESH PARVEEN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Elam in?

Elam falls under the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Elam in?

Elam falls under the Mothabari assembly constituency (AC #52) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Elam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Elam village is 58.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Elam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Elam village is 996 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Elam?

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

How far is Elam from Malda district centre?

Elam is approximately 55 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 Elam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Elam village is 312250.

Which is the nearest town to Elam?

Chanchal (population 11,476, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Elam in a straight line.

How big is Elam compared to other villages in Chanchal - II block?

Elam ranks 53 of 92 villages in Chanchal - II block by Census 2011 population (1,383 residents).

How far is Elam from Kolkata?

Elam is about 316 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 411 km.

How far is Elam from Delhi?

Elam is about 1124 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1461 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Elam?

Milangarh is the nearest railway station to Elam, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Elam?

Chanchal Super Speciality Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Elam, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Elam?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Elam, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Elam?

Elam falls under Mothabari assembly constituency (AC 52). The sitting MLA is Islam Md Najrul (AITC).

Who is the MP for Elam?

Elam is in Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Isha Khan Choudhury (INC).

What is the population of Elam in 2026?

Elam is estimated at 1,547 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,383 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Elam in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Elam?

AGNESH PARVEEN is the sarpanch of Elam gram panchayat, Chanchal - II block. See the sarpanch list of Chanchal - II 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)