Mahuli - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Mahuli is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahuli is 317839. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.08 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mahuli 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 Mahuli

According to the 2011 Census, Mahuli village had a total population of 459 people, including 219 males and 240 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.22%, with male literacy at 67.36% and female literacy at 44.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahuli

Mahuli 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 Mahuli

Public transport in the Mahuli is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mahuli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahuli is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahuli

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

Health Facilities in Mahuli

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

FAQs about Mahuli