Mahishgara

Block / Subdivision Dhaniakhali
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Mahishgara

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Mahishgara village is 324537. Mahishgara village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 54.6 hectares. Mahishgara has a total population of 914 peoples, out of which male population is 453 while female population is 461. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of mahishgara village is 62.47% out of which 70.64% males and 54.45% females are literate. There are about 234 houses in mahishgara village. Pincode of mahishgara village locality is 712402.

When it comes to administration, Mahishgara village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Mahishgara village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to mahishgara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

Google Map of Mahishgara

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Mahishgara

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 914 453 461
Literate Population 571 320 251
Illiterate Population 343 133 210

Connectivity of Mahishgara

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mahishgara

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahishgara

Where is Mahishgara located?

Mahishgara village is situated in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahishgara?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahishgara is Gudubari I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Mahishgara?

The pincode of Mahishgara is 712402, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Mahishgara as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mahishgara is 914, with 453 males and 461 females.

How many households are there in Mahishgara as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahishgara village has a total of 234 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahishgara as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahishgara is 62.47%. The male literacy rate is 70.64%, while the female literacy rate is 54.45%.