Mithapur - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Mithapur is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 40.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Majhergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mithapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mithapur is 322153. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.45 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mithapur

As per Census 2011, Mithapur village has a total population of 1,850 people, consisting of 930 males and 920 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,301 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 356 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mithapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,850930920
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810286
Scheduled Castes (SC)343173170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)356174182
Literate Population1,301697604
Illiterate Population549233316

Nearby Villages of Mithapur

Mithapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DakshinrameswarpurNorth-East1.02 km
SijdiaNorth1.60 km
NatapuliSouth-East1.74 km
UzirpukuriaNorth2.06 km
GangsaraEast2.34 km
SilindaSouth2.35 km
DubliNorth-East2.52 km
Padma BilaSouth-West2.71 km
JagannathpurWest2.85 km
AmdangaSouth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mithapur

Mithapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Mithapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mithapur is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mithapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mithapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mithapur

Where is Mithapur located?

Mithapur village is located in Ranaghat - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mithapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mithapur is Majhergram.

What is the pincode of Mithapur?

The pincode of Mithapur is 741238.

What is the population of Mithapur?

Mithapur has a total population of 1,850, including 930 males and 920 females.

How many households are there in Mithapur?

There are 418 households in Mithapur.

What is the literacy rate in Mithapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mithapur is 70.32%. Male literacy is 74.95% and female literacy is 65.65%.