Dakshin Mahendrapur - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Dakshin Mahendrapur is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Harischandrapur and around 66.7 km from English Bazar. Mahendrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Mahendrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Mahendrapur is 312061. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.56 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Dakshin Mahendrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harischandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakshin Mahendrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Mahendrapur village had a total population of 5,571 people, including 2,914 males and 2,657 females, living in 1,264 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.10%, with male literacy at 56.01% and female literacy at 47.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 666, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Mahendrapur

Dakshin Mahendrapur 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 Dakshin Mahendrapur

Dakshin Mahendrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Dakshin Mahendrapur is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dakshin Mahendrapur is about 66.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Mahendrapur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Mahendrapur

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

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