Mahasura - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahasura is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 53.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahasura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahasura is 310633. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.97 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mahasura

According to the 2011 Census, Mahasura village had a total population of 437 people, including 238 males and 199 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.39%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 62.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahasura

Mahasura 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 Mahasura

Public transport in the Mahasura 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 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Mahasura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahasura 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 Mahasura

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

Health Facilities in Mahasura

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

FAQs about Mahasura