Mahishgara

Mahishgara is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.8km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 42.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Gudubari I is the gram panchayat of Mahishgara village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahishgara unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Mahishgara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahishgara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahishgara is 324537. The village spans a total geographical area of 54.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712402. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Mahishgara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahishgara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahishgara

Population of Mahishgara

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishgara has a total population of about 914, with approximately 453 males and 461 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 379 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 213. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.47%, with male literacy at about 70.64% and female literacy near 54.45%. There are around 234 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahishgara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahishgara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahishgara. As per the 2011 stats, Mahishgara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahishgara

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahishgara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahishgara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahishgara