Mahala - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahala 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. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahala is 311261. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.85 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahala

According to the 2011 Census, Mahala village had a total population of 992 people, including 506 males and 486 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 81.84% and female literacy at 70.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahala

Mahala 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 Mahala

Mahala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mahala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahala is about 14.4 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 Mahala

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

Health Facilities in Mahala

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

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