Mangaldihi - Illambazar, Birbhum

Mangaldihi is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 22.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mongoldihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangaldihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangaldihi is 318054. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.35 hectares and falls under the 731121 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Mangaldihi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mangaldihi

According to the 2011 Census, Mangaldihi village had a total population of 2,668 people, including 1,374 males and 1,294 females, living in 727 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 999, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangaldihi

Mangaldihi 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 Mangaldihi

Mangaldihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mangaldihi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mangaldihi is about 22.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangaldihi

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

Health Facilities in Mangaldihi

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

FAQs about Mangaldihi