Mahishdal - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Mahishdal is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 32.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishdal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishdal is 317791. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.58 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mahishdal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Mahishdal

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishdal village had a total population of 1,147 people, including 556 males and 591 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 75.20% and female literacy at 57.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 894.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishdal

Mahishdal 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 Mahishdal

Mahishdal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mahishdal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahishdal is about 32.9 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 Mahishdal

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

Health Facilities in Mahishdal

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

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