Mahadipur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahadipur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahadipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahadipur is 311336. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.59 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahadipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahadipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahadipur village had a total population of 888 people, including 458 males and 430 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.72%, with male literacy at 73.63% and female literacy at 53.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 519, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahadipur

Mahadipur 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 Mahadipur

Mahadipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mahadipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahadipur is about 11.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahadipur

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

Health Facilities in Mahadipur

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

FAQs about Mahadipur