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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Mahendrapur village has a total population of 5,571 people, consisting of 2,914 males and 2,657 females. The village has 1,264 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 934 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,416 literate and 3,155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 666 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Mahendrapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5712,9142,657
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934484450
Scheduled Castes (SC)666344322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271710
Literate Population2,4161,3611,055
Illiterate Population3,1551,5531,602

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaranathpurNorth-East1.15 km
Dakshin RampurNorth-West1.38 km
GangorSouth-East1.41 km
BansariaNorth1.42 km
SantoshpurSouth1.75 km
NazirpurEast1.76 km
BangruaNorth2.34 km
Kharangapur JabraNorth-East2.66 km
Uttar HarishchandrapurWest2.75 km
KhokhraEast2.89 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dakshin Mahendrapur

Where is Dakshin Mahendrapur located?

Dakshin Mahendrapur village is located in Harischandrapur - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Mahendrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Mahendrapur is Mahendrapur.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Mahendrapur?

The pincode of Dakshin Mahendrapur is 732125.

What is the population of Dakshin Mahendrapur?

Dakshin Mahendrapur has a total population of 5,571, including 2,914 males and 2,657 females.

How many households are there in Dakshin Mahendrapur?

There are 1,264 households in Dakshin Mahendrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Mahendrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Mahendrapur is 43.37%. Male literacy is 46.71% and female literacy is 39.71%.