Mastafapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mastafapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mastafapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mastafapur is 310748. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.21 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mastafapur 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 Mastafapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mastafapur village had a total population of 1,883 people, including 989 males and 894 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 72.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 485.

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

Nearby Villages of Mastafapur

Mastafapur 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 Mastafapur

Mastafapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Mastafapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mastafapur is about 34 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 Mastafapur

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

Health Facilities in Mastafapur

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

FAQs about Mastafapur