Maheshchandrapur - Chakdah, Nadia

Maheshchandrapur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 32.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 51.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hingnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheshchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshchandrapur is 322285. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.62 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Maheshchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshchandrapur village had a total population of 1,870 people, including 1,000 males and 870 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.31%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 80.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshchandrapur

Maheshchandrapur 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 Maheshchandrapur

Maheshchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Maheshchandrapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Maheshchandrapur is about 51.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maheshchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Maheshchandrapur

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

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