Maheshwar

Maheshwar is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 35.8km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Okrabari is the gram panchayat of Maheshwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Maheshwar unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Maheshwar’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 Maheshwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maheshwar is 308575. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736175. Dinhata is nearest town to Maheshwar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Maheshwar

Population of Maheshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshwar has a total population of about 1,393, with approximately 745 males and 648 females. The sex ratio is around 869 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 193 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.03%, with male literacy at about 67.38% and female literacy near 58.02%. There are around 311 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maheshwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maheshwar

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshwar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Maheshwar