Madhabpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Madhabpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Bongaon and around 58 km from Barasat. Dharam Pukuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhabpur is 322560. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.04 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Madhabpur

As per Census 2011, Madhabpur village has a total population of 1,478 people, consisting of 747 males and 731 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,153 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,478747731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1577582
Scheduled Castes (SC)653827
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542430
Literate Population1,153615538
Illiterate Population325132193

Nearby Villages of Madhabpur

Madhabpur 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)
Sabhaipur ChakNorth-West1.34 km
BarakpurSouth-West1.53 km
Dakshin BaliadangaSouth-West1.96 km
AlakulipurNorth-West2.03 km
ManigramEast2.07 km
SabhaipurNorth-East2.40 km
ChalkiSouth-East2.42 km
MollahatiNorth2.54 km
NatidangaWest2.58 km
GopalnagarSouth-West2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhabpur

Madhabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Madhabpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Madhabpur is about 58 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 Madhabpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Madhabpur

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

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

FAQs about Madhabpur

Where is Madhabpur located?

Madhabpur village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madhabpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhabpur is Dharam Pukuria.

What is the pincode of Madhabpur?

The pincode of Madhabpur is 743235.

What is the population of Madhabpur?

Madhabpur has a total population of 1,478, including 747 males and 731 females.

How many households are there in Madhabpur?

There are 357 households in Madhabpur.

What is the literacy rate in Madhabpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhabpur is 78.01%. Male literacy is 82.33% and female literacy is 73.60%.