Purbba Maheshpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Purbba Maheshpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Maheshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Maheshpur is 311094. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.71 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Purbba Maheshpur 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 Purbba Maheshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Maheshpur village had a total population of 297 people, including 160 males and 137 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 63.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Maheshpur

Purbba Maheshpur 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 Purbba Maheshpur

Purbba Maheshpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Purbba Maheshpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Purbba Maheshpur is about 15.8 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 Purbba Maheshpur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Maheshpur

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

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