Mandalhat - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Mandalhat is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2 km from Guma and around 19.9 km from Barasat. Guma-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandalhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandalhat is 322965. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.01 hectares and falls under the 743222 pincode. Ashok Nagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mandalhat

As per Census 2011, Mandalhat village has a total population of 650 people, consisting of 340 males and 310 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population650340310
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694029
Scheduled Castes (SC)945539
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population468249219
Illiterate Population1829191

Nearby Villages of Mandalhat

Mandalhat 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)
DhantariWest0.97 km
TajpurSouth-East1.15 km
KamarpurNorth-West1.17 km
HaliadangaSouth-West1.69 km
MagurkhaliNorth1.86 km
Bujrug BamoniaSouth1.91 km
HijliNorth-East2.08 km
KharddasaharaWest2.18 km
RajbariNorth2.29 km
SabdalpurNorth-West2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandalhat

Public transport in the Mandalhat is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Ashok Nagar to Mandalhat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Mandalhat is about 19.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandalhat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mandalhat 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 Mandalhat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mandalhat

Where is Mandalhat located?

Mandalhat village is located in Habra - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mandalhat?

The Gram Panchayat of Mandalhat is Guma-ii.

What is the pincode of Mandalhat?

The pincode of Mandalhat is 743222.

What is the population of Mandalhat?

Mandalhat has a total population of 650, including 340 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Mandalhat?

There are 153 households in Mandalhat.

What is the literacy rate in Mandalhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandalhat is 72.00%. Male literacy is 73.24% and female literacy is 70.65%.