Makhlispur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Makhlispur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 80.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nandigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makhlispur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makhlispur is 316080. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.86 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Jangipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Makhlispur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makhlispur

According to the 2011 Census, Makhlispur village had a total population of 6,373 people, including 3,223 males and 3,150 females, living in 1,514 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.15%, with male literacy at 49.63% and female literacy at 44.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Makhlispur

Makhlispur 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 Makhlispur

Makhlispur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jangipur to Makhlispur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Makhlispur is about 80.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makhlispur

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

Health Facilities in Makhlispur

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

FAQs about Makhlispur