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

According to the 2011 Census, Mohipur village had a total population of 663 people, including 340 males and 323 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 61.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mohipur