Mahodari - Labpur, Birbhum

Mahodari is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 31.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahodari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahodari is 317485. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.68 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Mahodari

As per Census 2011, Mahodari village has a total population of 947 people, consisting of 490 males and 457 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 598 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahodari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population947490457
Child Population (0–6 yrs)986236
Scheduled Castes (SC)598304294
Literate Population614323291
Illiterate Population333167166

Nearby Villages of Mahodari

Mahodari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalaWest1.02 km
TatinaparaNorth-East1.07 km
LangalgramSouth-East1.15 km
BirkichaSouth1.61 km
RakhareshwarSouth-East1.89 km
AltorNorth-East1.94 km
SrirampurWest1.95 km
ArarEast1.99 km
UttarparaNorth-East2.02 km
KeudahaSouth2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahodari

Mahodari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mahodari is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahodari is about 31.9 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 Mahodari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahodari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahodari

Where is Mahodari located?

Mahodari village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahodari?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahodari is Chauhatta-mahodari-ii.

What is the pincode of Mahodari?

The pincode of Mahodari is 731201.

What is the population of Mahodari?

Mahodari has a total population of 947, including 490 males and 457 females.

How many households are there in Mahodari?

There are 237 households in Mahodari.

What is the literacy rate in Mahodari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahodari is 64.84%. Male literacy is 65.92% and female literacy is 63.68%.