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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshwar village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 745 males and 648 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.17%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 65.85%.

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

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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