Maheshpur - Chapra, Nadia

Maheshpur is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 23.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Maheshpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshpur is 321603. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.05 hectares and falls under the 741508 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Maheshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshpur village had a total population of 2,862 people, including 1,488 males and 1,374 females, living in 636 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.25%, with male literacy at 72.69% and female literacy at 65.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshpur

Maheshpur 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 Maheshpur

Maheshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Maheshpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Maheshpur is about 23.5 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 Maheshpur

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

Health Facilities in Maheshpur

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

FAQs about Maheshpur