Mahipur

Mahipur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 45.3km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Belbari Ii is the gram panchayat of Mahipur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahipur is 310602. The village spans a total geographical area of 236.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Mahipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahipur 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 Kushmandi 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 Mahipur

Population of Mahipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahipur has a total population of about 1,089, with approximately 576 males and 513 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 748 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 254. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.84%, with male literacy at about 63.89% and female literacy near 48.93%. There are around 254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahipur

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

Nearby Villages of Mahipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahipur