Maharapara - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Maharapara is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Barduari and around 71.2 km from English Bazar. Sadlichak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharapara is 312112. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.59 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Maharapara

As per Census 2011, Maharapara village has a total population of 1,597 people, consisting of 818 males and 779 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 295 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 1,112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 900 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,597818779
Child Population (0–6 yrs)295160135
Scheduled Castes (SC)900456444
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281147134
Literate Population485356129
Illiterate Population1,112462650

Nearby Villages of Maharapara

Maharapara 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)
Sahara BaharaNorth-West0.81 km
BhunaSouth1.23 km
SadlichakEast1.35 km
Khojati HatWest1.62 km
GouripurNorth-West1.68 km
SikataniSouth-East1.83 km
BetahalNorth1.91 km
PritnagarNorth-West2.13 km
NawaparaSouth2.23 km
TalgramNorth-East2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maharapara

Maharapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dilli Dewan Ganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Maharapara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Maharapara is about 71.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Maharapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Maharapara

Where is Maharapara located?

Maharapara village is located in Harischandrapur - II Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maharapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Maharapara is Sadlichak.

What is the pincode of Maharapara?

The pincode of Maharapara is 732125.

What is the population of Maharapara?

Maharapara has a total population of 1,597, including 818 males and 779 females.

How many households are there in Maharapara?

There are 337 households in Maharapara.

What is the literacy rate in Maharapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharapara is 30.37%. Male literacy is 43.52% and female literacy is 16.56%.