Mandara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Mandara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 35 km from Chinsura. Mandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandara is 324607. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.81 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Trakeswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Mandara 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 Mandara

According to the 2011 Census, Mandara village had a total population of 7,610 people, including 3,749 males and 3,861 females, living in 1,782 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.75%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 72.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 622.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandara

Mandara 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 Mandara

Mandara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trakeswar to Mandara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mandara is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandara

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

Health Facilities in Mandara

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

FAQs about Mandara