Mohipur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mohipur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 21.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohipur is 310882. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.89 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mohipur

As per Census 2011, Mohipur village has a total population of 663 people, consisting of 340 males and 323 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 435 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mohipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population663340323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462422
Scheduled Castes (SC)435227208
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1085256
Literate Population451266185
Illiterate Population21274138

Nearby Villages of Mohipur

Mohipur 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)
Khorda MohanaSouth0.55 km
Chak GopalNorth-East0.63 km
DanlaparaNorth1.16 km
BishwanathpurSouth1.31 km
Chak RamrayNorth-West1.46 km
GramtalaEast1.54 km
DhadalparaWest1.67 km
Chak BhagabanSouth-East1.70 km
Chak MamudiSouth1.87 km
GobartaNorth-East1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mohipur

Mohipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 14.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mohipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mohipur is about 21.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mohipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mohipur

Where is Mohipur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mohipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mohipur is Ramkrishnapur.

What is the pincode of Mohipur?

The pincode of Mohipur is 733141.

What is the population of Mohipur?

Mohipur has a total population of 663, including 340 males and 323 females.

How many households are there in Mohipur?

There are 169 households in Mohipur.

What is the literacy rate in Mohipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mohipur is 68.02%. Male literacy is 78.24% and female literacy is 57.28%.