Mainatali - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Mainatali is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 28.1 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mainatali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mainatali is 307476. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.67 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mainatali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mainatali

According to the 2011 Census, Mainatali village had a total population of 5,620 people, including 2,920 males and 2,700 females, living in 1,296 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.94%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 70.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,921, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mainatali

Mainatali 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 Mainatali

Mainatali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Mainatali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Mainatali is about 28.1 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 Mainatali

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

Health Facilities in Mainatali

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

FAQs about Mainatali