Mayamari - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mayamari is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chakvrigu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mayamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayamari is 311151. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.73 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mayamari 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 Mayamari

As per Census 2011, Mayamari village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 470 males and 460 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 787 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population930470460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)722943
Scheduled Castes (SC)450220230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1287256
Literate Population787423364
Illiterate Population1434796

Nearby Villages of Mayamari

Mayamari 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)
Chak ChandanNorth-West0.66 km
ChakkasiSouth-West0.89 km
GobindpurNorth1.09 km
KhidirpurSouth-East1.30 km
ChamtaNorth1.60 km
Chak RamanathWest1.60 km
BelainNorth1.74 km
GongasagarSouth-West1.82 km
MamnaNorth-West1.92 km
DhaulNorth2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mayamari

Mayamari 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 4.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mayamari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mayamari 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 Mayamari

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

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

Health Facilities in Mayamari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mayamari

Where is Mayamari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mayamari?

The Gram Panchayat of Mayamari is Chakvrigu.

What is the pincode of Mayamari?

The pincode of Mayamari is 733102.

What is the population of Mayamari?

Mayamari has a total population of 930, including 470 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Mayamari?

There are 212 households in Mayamari.

What is the literacy rate in Mayamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mayamari is 84.62%. Male literacy is 90.00% and female literacy is 79.13%.