Mayapur - Arambag, Hooghly

Mayapur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Arambag and around 64.9 km from Chinsura. Mayapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mayapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayapur is 324297. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.36 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mayapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mayapur

As per Census 2011, Mayapur village has a total population of 10,871 people, consisting of 5,590 males and 5,281 females. The village has 2,505 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,393 literate and 3,478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mayapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mayapur

Mayapur 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 Mayapur

Mayapur 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 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Mayapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mayapur is about 64.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mayapur

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

Health Facilities in Mayapur

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

FAQs about Mayapur