Maheshpur

Maheshpur is a village located in Tarakeswar subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tarakeswar (tehsildar office) and 35.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Baligori Ii is the gram panchayat of Maheshpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Maheshpur unique in its vibrant Tarakeswar-Hugli region. You’ll see Maheshpur’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 Maheshpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maheshpur is 324482. The village spans a total geographical area of 100.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712410. Tarakeshswar is nearest town to Maheshpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Maheshpur 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 Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Maheshpur

Population of Maheshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshpur has a total population of about 1,498, with approximately 758 males and 740 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 131 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 328 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 126. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.23%, with male literacy at about 80.21% and female literacy near 64.05%. There are around 398 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maheshpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maheshpur

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Maheshpur