Mosha - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Mosha is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Shyampur and around 48.8 km from Howrah. Nakol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mosha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mosha is 333189. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.35 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Khalor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mosha

As per Census 2011, Mosha village has a total population of 2,629 people, consisting of 1,332 males and 1,297 females. The village has 498 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,713 literate and 916 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mosha

Mosha 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 Mosha

Mosha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalor to Mosha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Mosha is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mosha

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

Health Facilities in Mosha

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

FAQs about Mosha