Madai - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Madai is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Uluberia and around 40.7 km from Howrah. Heerapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madai is 333012. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.9 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Madai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Madai

According to the 2011 Census, Madai village had a total population of 2,722 people, including 1,391 males and 1,331 females, living in 568 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.17%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 72.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683.

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

Nearby Villages of Madai

Madai 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 Madai

Madai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ulubaria, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Madai is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Madai is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madai

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

Health Facilities in Madai

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

FAQs about Madai