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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahishakuri

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishakuri village had a total population of 450 people, including 223 males and 227 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.74%, with male literacy at 49.47% and female literacy at 36.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

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:

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