Mahalas - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Mahalas is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 23.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kundola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahalas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalas is 316629. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.22 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahalas

According to the 2011 Census, Mahalas village had a total population of 797 people, including 419 males and 378 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.41%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 70.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahalas

Mahalas 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 Mahalas

Mahalas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Mahalas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahalas is about 23.8 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 Mahalas

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

Health Facilities in Mahalas

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

FAQs about Mahalas