Mulgaon - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mulgaon is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulgaon is 310876. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.53 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mulgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mulgaon village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 522 males and 510 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.16%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 63.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Mulgaon

Mulgaon 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 Mulgaon

Mulgaon 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 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mulgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mulgaon is about 29.4 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 Mulgaon

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

Health Facilities in Mulgaon

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

FAQs about Mulgaon