Mahendri

Mahendri is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 33.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Uday is the gram panchayat of Mahendri village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahendri unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mahendri’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 Mahendri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahendri is 310742. The village spans a total geographical area of 111.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Mahendri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahendri 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 Kumarganj 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 Mahendri

Population of Mahendri

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendri has a total population of about 209, with approximately 108 males and 101 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 22 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 144. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.67%, with male literacy at about 59.26% and female literacy near 43.56%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahendri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahendri

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahendri