Mahendri - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahendri is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 33.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahendri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendri is 310742. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.74 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahendri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Mahendri

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendri village had a total population of 209 people, including 108 males and 101 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.02%, with male literacy at 68.82% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendri

Mahendri 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 Mahendri

Mahendri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Mahendri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahendri is about 33.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahendri

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

Health Facilities in Mahendri

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

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