Mahanaj

Mahanaj is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.4km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Mahanaj village. As per 2009 stats, Harsura is the gram panchayat of Mahanaj village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahanaj unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mahanaj’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahanaj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahanaj is 311484. The village spans a total geographical area of 212.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Mahanaj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahanaj village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahanaj

Population of Mahanaj

According to the 2011 Census, Mahanaj has a total population of about 749, with approximately 403 males and 346 females. The sex ratio is around 858 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 27 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 528. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.53%, with male literacy at about 55.58% and female literacy near 42.49%. There are around 179 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahanaj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahanaj

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahanaj. As per the 2011 stats, Mahanaj had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahanaj

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahanaj helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahanaj.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahanaj