Mashyampur - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Mashyampur is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Bagda and around 77.8 km from Barasat. Bagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mashyampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mashyampur is 322453. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.73 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mashyampur

According to the 2011 Census, Mashyampur village had a total population of 2,218 people, including 1,144 males and 1,074 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.28%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 66.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2181,1441,074
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233120113
Scheduled Castes (SC)677355322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1125458
Literate Population1,415774641
Illiterate Population803370433

Nearby Villages of Mashyampur

Mashyampur 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)
MadhupurWest1.54 km
BagdahaSouth-West2.20 km
MamabhaginaSouth-East2.50 km
HariharpurWest2.54 km
DihihaldahaSouth2.59 km
SagarpurSouth-West2.71 km
JhikraWest3.44 km
KolaWest3.72 km
Padma PukuriaSouth-East3.72 km
RamnagarSouth-East4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mashyampur

Mashyampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Mashyampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mashyampur is about 77.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mashyampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mashyampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mashyampur

Where is Mashyampur located?

Mashyampur village is located in Bagda Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mashyampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mashyampur is Bagda.

What is the pincode of Mashyampur?

The pincode of Mashyampur is 743232.

What is the population of Mashyampur?

Mashyampur had a total population of 2,218, including 1,144 males and 1,074 females.

How many households are there in Mashyampur?

Mashyampur had 526 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mashyampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mashyampur was 71.28%. Male literacy was 75.59% and female literacy was 66.70%.