Mahula - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Mahula is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 36.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahula is 317926. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.15 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. B Olpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mahula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahula

According to the 2011 Census, Mahula village had a total population of 1,310 people, including 664 males and 646 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.74%, with male literacy at 67.52% and female literacy at 55.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 531, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahula

Mahula is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Mahula

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mahula. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Mahula.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from B Olpur to Mahula is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahula is about 36.1 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 Mahula

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

Health Facilities in Mahula

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

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