Mahishgot - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Mahishgot is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Khanakul and around 56.5 km from Chinsura. Kishorepur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishgot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishgot is 325814. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.83 hectares and falls under the 712617 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mahishgot

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishgot village had a total population of 4,414 people, including 2,330 males and 2,084 females, living in 1,009 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 88.23% and female literacy at 68.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishgot

Mahishgot 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 Mahishgot

Mahishgot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Mahishgot is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mahishgot is about 56.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahishgot

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

Health Facilities in Mahishgot

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

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