Mirpur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Mirpur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Mukundabagh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirpur is 314920. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.19 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Azimganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mirpur village had a total population of 342 people, including 174 males and 168 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Mirpur

Mirpur 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 Mirpur

Mirpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Azimganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azimganj to Mirpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Mirpur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirpur

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

Health Facilities in Mirpur

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

FAQs about Mirpur