Maheshwar - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Maheshwar is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Dinhata and around 35.8 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshwar is 308575. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.71 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Maheshwar

As per Census 2011, Maheshwar village has a total population of 1,393 people, consisting of 745 males and 648 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 878 literate and 515 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshwar

Maheshwar 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 Maheshwar

Public transport in the Maheshwar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Maheshwar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Maheshwar is about 35.8 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 Maheshwar

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

Health Facilities in Maheshwar

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

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