Makalhati - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Makalhati is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Jagatballavpur and around 25 km from Howrah. Polegustia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makalhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makalhati is 332763. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.46 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Makalhati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Panchla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Howrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makalhati

As per Census 2011, Makalhati village has a total population of 3,827 people, consisting of 2,008 males and 1,819 females. The village has 804 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 429 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,969 literate and 858 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Makalhati are given below:

Nearby Villages of Makalhati

Makalhati 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 Makalhati

Makalhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Makalhati is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Makalhati is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makalhati

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

Health Facilities in Makalhati

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

FAQs about Makalhati