Mominpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mominpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 25.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Mohana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mominpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mominpur is 310902. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.94 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Mominpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mominpur village had a total population of 350 people, including 182 males and 168 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.84%, with male literacy at 71.78% and female literacy at 48.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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 Population350182168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411922
Scheduled Castes (SC)301614
Scheduled Tribes (ST)266135131
Literate Population18811771
Illiterate Population1626597

Nearby Villages of Mominpur

Mominpur 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)
MatizapurNorth0.62 km
JhikakuriSouth-East0.87 km
BhagabatipurWest1.30 km
AmritapurSouth-West1.38 km
GholdaraNorth-East1.41 km
BishnupurNorth-West1.51 km
BodraNorth1.67 km
Chak-ajhairSouth-East1.73 km
JamirbariNorth-East2.04 km
GayespurWest2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mominpur

Mominpur 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 12.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mominpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mominpur is about 25.8 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 Mominpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Mominpur

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

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

FAQs about Mominpur

Where is Mominpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mominpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mominpur is Mohana.

What is the pincode of Mominpur?

The pincode of Mominpur is 733141.

What is the population of Mominpur?

Mominpur had a total population of 350, including 182 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Mominpur?

Mominpur had 92 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mominpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mominpur was 60.84%. Male literacy was 71.78% and female literacy was 48.63%.