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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Maharapara

According to the 2011 Census, Maharapara village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 818 males and 779 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.25%, with male literacy at 54.10% and female literacy at 20.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Maharapara