Mahishmara - Hariharpara, Murshidabad

Mahishmara is a village situated in the Hariharpara subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Humaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishmara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishmara is 315474. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.33 hectares and falls under the 742133 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mahishmara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hariharpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Murshidabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahishmara

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishmara village had a total population of 3,096 people, including 1,602 males and 1,494 females, living in 694 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.36%, with male literacy at 68.46% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishmara

Mahishmara 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 Mahishmara

Mahishmara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhabta, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Mahishmara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahishmara

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

Health Facilities in Mahishmara

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

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