Mahespur - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Mahespur is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Uluberia and around 30.6 km from Howrah. Maheshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahespur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahespur is 332992. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.91 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mahespur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahespur village had a total population of 4,632 people, including 2,390 males and 2,242 females, living in 1,043 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,799, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahespur

Mahespur 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 Mahespur

Mahespur 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 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Mahespur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Mahespur is about 30.6 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 Mahespur

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

Health Facilities in Mahespur

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

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