Madhabpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Madhabpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 53.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhabpur is 310566. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.57 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Madhabpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madhabpur

According to the 2011 Census, Madhabpur village had a total population of 1,711 people, including 901 males and 810 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.22%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 78.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhabpur

Madhabpur 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 Madhabpur

Public transport in the Madhabpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Madhabpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Madhabpur is about 53.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhabpur

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

Health Facilities in Madhabpur

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

FAQs about Madhabpur