Mongrajpur - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Mongrajpur is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Uluberia and around 38 km from Howrah. Hatgachha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mongrajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mongrajpur is 332965. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.2 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mongrajpur

As per Census 2011, Mongrajpur village has a total population of 1,711 people, consisting of 883 males and 828 females. The village has 388 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,004 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,711883828
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267141126
Scheduled Castes (SC)1307159
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362214
Literate Population1,004541463
Illiterate Population707342365

Nearby Villages of Mongrajpur

Mongrajpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bar MongrajpurNorth-West0.79 km
Dahuka NischindipurSouth-East0.91 km
KhariaNorth1.08 km
GadaipurSouth-West1.19 km
KansonaNorth-East1.26 km
HatgachhaNorth-East1.65 km
BeraberiaSouth1.92 km
MayanapurNorth1.93 km
SamrukSouth-East1.94 km
Panchani GuzratWest2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mongrajpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mongrajpur. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Mongrajpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Mongrajpur is about 38 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 Mongrajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mongrajpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mongrajpur

Where is Mongrajpur located?

Mongrajpur village is located in Uluberia - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mongrajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mongrajpur is Hatgachha-i.

What is the pincode of Mongrajpur?

The pincode of Mongrajpur is 711316.

What is the population of Mongrajpur?

Mongrajpur has a total population of 1,711, including 883 males and 828 females.

How many households are there in Mongrajpur?

There are 388 households in Mongrajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mongrajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mongrajpur is 58.68%. Male literacy is 61.27% and female literacy is 55.92%.