Mahala

Mahala is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mahala village. As per 2009 stats, Najirpur is the gram panchayat of Mahala village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahala unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mahala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahala is 311261. The village spans a total geographical area of 163.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733133. Balurghat is nearest town to Mahala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahala

Population of Mahala

According to the 2011 Census, Mahala has a total population of about 992, with approximately 506 males and 486 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 624. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.84%, with male literacy at about 73.91% and female literacy near 61.52%. There are around 231 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahala. As per the 2011 stats, Mahala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahala

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahala