Maheshpur - Kaliganj, Nadia

Maheshpur is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Matiari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheshpur is 321383. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.4 hectares and falls under the 741153 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maheshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maheshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshpur village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,149 males and 1,086 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.46%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 61.06%.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Dainhat, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Maheshpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Maheshpur is about 53 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 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