Mahagram - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahagram is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 76.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahagram is 310468. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.7 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Mahagram

According to the 2011 Census, Mahagram village had a total population of 803 people, including 423 males and 380 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.60%, with male literacy at 75.54% and female literacy at 65.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahagram

Mahagram 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 Mahagram

Mahagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Mahagram is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahagram is about 76.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahagram

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

Health Facilities in Mahagram

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

FAQs about Mahagram