Mahadebpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Mahadebpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 52.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahadebpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahadebpur is 317877. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.74 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mahadebpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahadebpur

As per Census 2011, Mahadebpur village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 246 males and 233 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population479246233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432221
Scheduled Castes (SC)344175169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462521
Literate Population365208157
Illiterate Population1143876

Nearby Villages of Mahadebpur

Mahadebpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JashraSouth-East1.29 km
GhogalandiWest1.36 km
BayradihiNorth1.68 km
Paschim NabagramSouth-West1.93 km
IkshudharaNorth2.26 km
GhidahaSouth-East2.59 km
AmdharaNorth2.61 km
ItandaNorth-West2.63 km
MostalaEast2.88 km
PaligramSouth2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahadebpur

Mahadebpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mahadebpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahadebpur is about 52.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahadebpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahadebpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahadebpur

Where is Mahadebpur located?

Mahadebpur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahadebpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahadebpur is Singhee.

What is the pincode of Mahadebpur?

The pincode of Mahadebpur is 731240.

What is the population of Mahadebpur?

Mahadebpur has a total population of 479, including 246 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Mahadebpur?

There are 113 households in Mahadebpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mahadebpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahadebpur is 76.20%. Male literacy is 84.55% and female literacy is 67.38%.