Mahishdanga - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Mahishdanga is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Polba and around 26.3 km from Chinsura. Babnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishdanga is 325263. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.35 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Mahishdanga 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 Mahishdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishdanga village had a total population of 963 people, including 495 males and 468 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.46%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 65.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishdanga

Mahishdanga 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 Mahishdanga

Mahishdanga 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 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Mahishdanga is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mahishdanga is about 26.3 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 Mahishdanga

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

Health Facilities in Mahishdanga

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

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