Mahanbhita - Rajganj, Jalpaiguri

Mahanbhita is a village situated in the Rajganj subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajganj and around 28.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahanbhita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahanbhita is 306876. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.04 hectares and falls under the 735135 pincode. Siliguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahanbhita

As per Census 2011, Mahanbhita village has a total population of 2,208 people, consisting of 1,146 males and 1,062 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,450 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 943 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahanbhita

Mahanbhita 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 Mahanbhita

Mahanbhita is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari Falakata, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siliguri to Mahanbhita is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Mahanbhita is about 28.3 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 Mahanbhita

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

Health Facilities in Mahanbhita

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

FAQs about Mahanbhita