Mahishgot

Mahishgot is a village located in Sankrail subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from sub-district headquarter Sankrail (tehsildar office) and 10.8km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Kandua is the gram panchayat of Mahishgot village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahishgot unique in its vibrant Sankrail-Haora region. You’ll see Mahishgot’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 Mahishgot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahishgot is 332850. The village spans a total geographical area of 40.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711309. Haora is nearest town to Mahishgot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahishgot 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 Sankrail Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Howrah Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahishgot

Population of Mahishgot

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishgot has a total population of about 2,313, with approximately 1,140 males and 1,173 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,249 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.26%, with male literacy at about 75.79% and female literacy near 64.88%. There are around 532 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahishgot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahishgot

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishgot

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

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