Mihaghat - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Mihaghat is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3 km from Barduari and around 59.5 km from English Bazar. Doulatnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mihaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mihaghat is 312127. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.47 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mihaghat

As per Census 2011, Mihaghat village has a total population of 6,080 people, consisting of 3,222 males and 2,858 females. The village has 1,122 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,418 literate and 3,662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 873 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mihaghat

Mihaghat 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 Mihaghat

Public transport in the Mihaghat 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 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Mihaghat is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mihaghat is about 59.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mihaghat

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

Health Facilities in Mihaghat

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

FAQs about Mihaghat