Mukundapur - Dantan - I, Paschim Medinipur

Mukundapur is a village situated in the Dantan - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Alikosha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukundapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundapur is 343691. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.82 hectares and falls under the 721133 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Mukundapur

As per Census 2011, Mukundapur village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 286 males and 291 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 347 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population577286291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854441
Scheduled Castes (SC)844341
Scheduled Tribes (ST)347165182
Literate Population292152140
Illiterate Population285134151

Nearby Villages of Mukundapur

Mukundapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Mukundapur

Mukundapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Mukundapur.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Mukundapur is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukundapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mukundapur

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

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

FAQs about Mukundapur

Where is Mukundapur located?

Mukundapur village is located in Dantan - I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mukundapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mukundapur is Alikosha.

What is the pincode of Mukundapur?

The pincode of Mukundapur is 721133.

What is the population of Mukundapur?

Mukundapur has a total population of 577, including 286 males and 291 females.

How many households are there in Mukundapur?

There are 151 households in Mukundapur.

What is the literacy rate in Mukundapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mukundapur is 50.61%. Male literacy is 53.15% and female literacy is 48.11%.