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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahimuji

According to the 2011 Census, Mahimuji village had a total population of 1,795 people, including 915 males and 880 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.48%, with male literacy at 47.28% and female literacy at 37.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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