Mahishakuri - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mahishakuri is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishakuri is 310511. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahishakuri

As per Census 2011, Mahishakuri village has a total population of 450 people, consisting of 223 males and 227 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 333 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahishakuri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mahishakuri

Mahishakuri 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 Mahishakuri

Mahishakuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Mahishakuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mahishakuri is about 78.6 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 Mahishakuri

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

Health Facilities in Mahishakuri

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

FAQs about Mahishakuri