Mahishal - Gazole, Malda

Mahishal is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Gazole and around 41.2 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishal is 312748. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.66 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Mahishal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahishal

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishal village had a total population of 1,806 people, including 912 males and 894 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.65%, with male literacy at 70.05% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,332, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishal

Mahishal 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 Mahishal

Mahishal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Mahishal is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mahishal is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahishal

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

Health Facilities in Mahishal

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

FAQs about Mahishal