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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahishal

As per Census 2011, Mahishal village has a total population of 2,515 people, consisting of 1,337 males and 1,178 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,514 literate and 1,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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