Mahator - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahator is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 88.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahator village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahator is 310366. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.02 hectares and falls under the 733125 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahator

According to the 2011 Census, Mahator village had a total population of 841 people, including 405 males and 436 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.72%, with male literacy at 50.84% and female literacy at 34.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahator

Mahator 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 Mahator

Mahator is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Mahator is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahator is about 88.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahator

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

Health Facilities in Mahator

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

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