Mahasura

Mahasura is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 53.6km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Mahasura village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahasura unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mahasura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahasura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahasura is 310633. The village spans a total geographical area of 96.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Mahasura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahasura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahasura

Population of Mahasura

According to the 2011 Census, Mahasura has a total population of about 437, with approximately 238 males and 199 females. The sex ratio is around 836 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.59%, with male literacy at about 75.21% and female literacy near 56.28%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahasura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahasura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahasura. As per the 2011 stats, Mahasura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahasura

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahasura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahasura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahasura