Mahishal - Balrampur, Katihar

Mahishal is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Mahishal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishal is 224812. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.1 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mahishal

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishal village had a total population of 2,515 people, including 1,337 males and 1,178 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.27%, with male literacy at 81.71% and female literacy at 61.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishal

Mahishal 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 Mahishal

Mahishal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ajharail, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Mahishal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Mahishal is about 66 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 Mahishal

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

Health Facilities in Mahishal

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

FAQs about Mahishal