Mohanpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mohanpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohanpur is 311126. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.66 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mohanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Mohanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mohanpur village had a total population of 133 people, including 76 males and 57 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 750 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohanpur

Mohanpur 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 Mohanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mohanpur. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mohanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mohanpur is about 8.7 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 Mohanpur

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

Health Facilities in Mohanpur

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

FAQs about Mohanpur