Mayna - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Mayna is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.8 km from Gaighata and around 34.7 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mayna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayna is 322684. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.29 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mayna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Mayna

As per Census 2011, Mayna village has a total population of 1,663 people, consisting of 878 males and 785 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,140 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 933 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mayna

Mayna 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 Mayna

Mayna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Mayna is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mayna is about 34.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mayna

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

Health Facilities in Mayna

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

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