Mahisha Khola - Karimpur - II, Nadia

Mahisha Khola is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 60.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahisha Khola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahisha Khola is 321150. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.93 hectares and falls under the 741165 pincode. Krishnapur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Mahisha Khola

According to the 2011 Census, Mahisha Khola village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 817 males and 786 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.58%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,556, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahisha Khola

Mahisha Khola 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 Mahisha Khola

Mahisha Khola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirajnagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnapur to Mahisha Khola is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mahisha Khola is about 60.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahisha Khola

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

Health Facilities in Mahisha Khola

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

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