Mahurkismat - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahurkismat is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 42.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahurkismat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahurkismat is 310673. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.99 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahurkismat 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 Mahurkismat

According to the 2011 Census, Mahurkismat village had a total population of 3,943 people, including 2,078 males and 1,865 females, living in 849 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.48%, with male literacy at 64.78% and female literacy at 51.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahurkismat

Mahurkismat 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 Mahurkismat

Mahurkismat 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 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Mahurkismat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahurkismat is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahurkismat

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

Health Facilities in Mahurkismat

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

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