Mangalpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mangalpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 84.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalpur is 310484. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.36 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalpur village had a total population of 1,218 people, including 612 males and 606 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.89%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 64.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 728, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalpur

Mangalpur 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 Mangalpur

Mangalpur 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 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Mangalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Mangalpur is about 84.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalpur

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

Health Facilities in Mangalpur

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

FAQs about Mangalpur