Mandra - Arambag, Hooghly

Mandra is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Arambag and around 79.1 km from Chinsura. Tirole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandra is 324236. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.4 hectares and falls under the 712602 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mandra

According to the 2011 Census, Mandra village had a total population of 1,200 people, including 626 males and 574 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 80.94% and female literacy at 63.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandra

Mandra 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 Mandra

Mandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Mandra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mandra is about 79.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandra

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

Health Facilities in Mandra

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

FAQs about Mandra