Mahishgoha - Amta - I, Howrah

Mahishgoha is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Amta and around 31.1 km from Howrah. Chandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishgoha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishgoha is 332678. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.52 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mahishgoha

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishgoha village had a total population of 2,520 people, including 1,306 males and 1,214 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.79%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 69.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishgoha

Mahishgoha 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 Mahishgoha

Mahishgoha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Mahishgoha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Mahishgoha is about 31.1 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 Mahishgoha

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

Health Facilities in Mahishgoha

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

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