Mahishakati - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Mahishakati is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Gaighata and around 46 km from Barasat. Shimulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishakati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishakati is 322759. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.84 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Mahishakati

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishakati village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 987 males and 985 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.45%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 70.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 643.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishakati

Mahishakati 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 Mahishakati

Mahishakati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Mahishakati is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mahishakati is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahishakati

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

Health Facilities in Mahishakati

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

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