Maheshpur Village Overview
Maheshpur is a village in Labpur tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 3.5 km from Labpur tehsil headquarters and around 40.4 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Indus is the Gram Panchayat for Maheshpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Maheshpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshpur is 317519. The village covers a geographical area of 259.43 hectares and has a pincode of 731303. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Location Map of Maheshpur
Population & Demographics of Maheshpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Maheshpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,134 | 592 | 542 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 58 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 423 | 224 | 199 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 232 | 117 | 115 |
| Literate Population | 725 | 421 | 304 |
| Illiterate Population | 409 | 171 | 238 |
Key population details of Maheshpur village are given below:
- Maheshpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,134, including approximately 592 males and 542 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 423 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 232 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Maheshpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.93%.
- There are around 266 households in Maheshpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Maheshpur
Transport facilities help residents of Maheshpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Maheshpur
The following villages are located close to Maheshpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maheshpur
- Where is Maheshpur located?
- Maheshpur village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Maheshpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Maheshpur is Indus (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Maheshpur?
- The pincode of Maheshpur is 731303.
- What is the population of Maheshpur?
- Maheshpur has a total population of 1,134, including 592 males and 542 females.
- How many households are there in Maheshpur?
- There are 266 households in Maheshpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Maheshpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maheshpur is 63.93%. Male literacy is 71.11% and female literacy is 56.09%.