Muchidi - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Muchidi is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from Salanpur and around 125 km from Barddhaman. Alladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muchidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchidi is 318478. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.88 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Neamatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Muchidi

According to the 2011 Census, Muchidi village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 536 males and 512 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.56%, with male literacy at 65.52% and female literacy at 45.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchidi

Muchidi 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 Muchidi

Muchidi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neamatpur to Muchidi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Muchidi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchidi

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

Health Facilities in Muchidi

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

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