Mahasani - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahasani is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahasani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahasani is 311253. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.01 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahasani 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 Mahasani

According to the 2011 Census, Mahasani village had a total population of 68 people, including 30 males and 38 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 1,267 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.82%, with male literacy at 56.52% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahasani

Mahasani 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 Mahasani

Public transport in the Mahasani 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 6.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mahasani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahasani is about 14.7 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 Mahasani

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

Health Facilities in Mahasani

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

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