Mahinagar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahinagar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahinagar is 311205. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.04 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahinagar 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 Mahinagar

As per Census 2011, Mahinagar village has a total population of 1,523 people, consisting of 781 males and 742 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 335 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahinagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,523781742
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528171
Scheduled Castes (SC)1679374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)335167168
Literate Population959532427
Illiterate Population564249315

Nearby Villages of Mahinagar

Mahinagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HazipurSouth0.74 km
DhaltaraNorth-East1.25 km
MadhabparaEast1.33 km
Chak BijoyshriNorth-East1.45 km
Bara Raghunathpur (p)South1.51 km
Halida DangaNorth1.53 km
KrisnapurNorth1.62 km
DangaSouth-East1.73 km
Paschim KalikapurSouth-West1.83 km
PhulgharaWest1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahinagar

Mahinagar 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 0.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mahinagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahinagar is about 3.8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahinagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mahinagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahinagar

Where is Mahinagar located?

Mahinagar village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahinagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahinagar is Danga.

What is the pincode of Mahinagar?

The pincode of Mahinagar is 733103.

What is the population of Mahinagar?

Mahinagar has a total population of 1,523, including 781 males and 742 females.

How many households are there in Mahinagar?

There are 369 households in Mahinagar.

What is the literacy rate in Mahinagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahinagar is 62.97%. Male literacy is 68.12% and female literacy is 57.55%.