Mahishpur

Mahishpur is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.3km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Mahishpur village. As per 2009 stats, Bohar I is the gram panchayat of Mahishpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahishpur unique in its vibrant Memari Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Mahishpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahishpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahishpur is 320359. The village spans a total geographical area of 200.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Memari is nearest town to Mahishpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahishpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahishpur

Population of Mahishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishpur has a total population of about 835, with approximately 424 males and 411 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 11 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 209. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.99%, with male literacy at about 66.51% and female literacy near 59.37%. There are around 190 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahishpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahishpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahishpur. As per the 2011 stats, Mahishpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahishpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahishpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahishpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahishpur