Mahipur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahipur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahipur is 310602. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.54 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahipur village had a total population of 1,089 people, including 576 males and 513 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.95%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 56.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 748, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahipur

Mahipur 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 Mahipur

Mahipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Mahipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahipur is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahipur

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

Health Facilities in Mahipur

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

FAQs about Mahipur