Mahimuji - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Mahimuji is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 95.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahimuji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahimuji is 316001. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.31 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahimuji

As per Census 2011, Mahimuji village has a total population of 1,795 people, consisting of 915 males and 880 females. The village has 436 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 1,157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,795915880
Child Population (0–6 yrs)293143150
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,353693660
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population638365273
Illiterate Population1,157550607

Nearby Villages of Mahimuji

Mahimuji 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)
BallabhpurSouth-West1.16 km
MakoaSouth-East1.45 km
MahurapurWest1.70 km
ChandraparaNorth1.73 km
TeghariaSouth-East2.16 km
BhadrakaliNorth-East2.25 km
BhatraEast2.35 km
LakargramNorth-West2.42 km
SumarpurSouth-East2.62 km
KamdebnalaSouth-West2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahimuji

Mahimuji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Pakur to Mahimuji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mahimuji is about 95.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahimuji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahimuji

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

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

FAQs about Mahimuji

Where is Mahimuji located?

Mahimuji village is located in Murarai - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahimuji?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahimuji is Mahurapur.

What is the pincode of Mahimuji?

The pincode of Mahimuji is 731219.

What is the population of Mahimuji?

Mahimuji has a total population of 1,795, including 915 males and 880 females.

How many households are there in Mahimuji?

There are 436 households in Mahimuji.

What is the literacy rate in Mahimuji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahimuji is 35.54%. Male literacy is 39.89% and female literacy is 31.02%.