Madanpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Madanpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 31.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madanpur is 310849. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.14 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Madanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Madanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Madanpur village had a total population of 303 people, including 151 males and 152 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 63.57% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population303151152
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261115
Scheduled Castes (SC)255125130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1798990
Illiterate Population1246262

Nearby Villages of Madanpur

Madanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DattamatiNorth-East0.60 km
KajaltorSouth0.99 km
Purbba GobindapurNorth-West1.31 km
BodraSouth1.34 km
UtrailNorth-East1.54 km
Kharmar BodraSouth-West1.54 km
RaikhanEast1.58 km
UchatEast1.93 km
BishnupurSouth1.96 km
GouripurNorth-West2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madanpur

Public transport in the Madanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Madanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Madanpur is about 31.2 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 Madanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Madanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Madanpur

Where is Madanpur located?

Madanpur village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madanpur is Jakirpur.

What is the pincode of Madanpur?

The pincode of Madanpur is 733141.

What is the population of Madanpur?

Madanpur had a total population of 303, including 151 males and 152 females.

How many households are there in Madanpur?

Madanpur had 68 households.

What is the literacy rate in Madanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madanpur was 64.62%. Male literacy was 63.57% and female literacy was 65.69%.