Maheshpur - Dharmanagar, North Tripura

Maheshpur is a village situated in the Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 5 km from Kadamtala and around 31 km from Kailasahar. Sarala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshpur is 272619. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 799261 pincode. Dharmanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Maheshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadamtala-kurti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maheshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshpur village had a total population of 2,588 people, including 1,332 males and 1,256 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.69%, with male literacy at 96.53% and female literacy at 88.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshpur

Maheshpur 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 Maheshpur

Maheshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmanagar to Maheshpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Maheshpur is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maheshpur

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

Health Facilities in Maheshpur

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

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