Maura - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Maura is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Polba and around 29.9 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maura is 325207. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.66 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Maura 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 Maura

According to the 2011 Census, Maura village had a total population of 514 people, including 254 males and 260 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Maura

Maura 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 Maura

Public transport in the Maura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Maura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Maura is about 29.9 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 Maura

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

Health Facilities in Maura

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

FAQs about Maura