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.

Mahala has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Mahala

Below is a concise population overview of Mahala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mahala village:

• The total population of Mahala village is around 992, including approximately 506 males and 486 females, with a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 109 children aged 0–6 years in Mahala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Mahala village has 14 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 624 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Mahala village is about 67.84%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 61.52%.
• There are around 231 households in Mahala village.

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.

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