Mahapal
About Mahapal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Mahapal village is 340493. Mahapal village is located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Mahapal village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Mahapal village.
The total geographical area of village is 225.36 hectares. Mahapal has a total population of 1,867 peoples, out of which male population is 943 while female population is 924. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of mahapal village is 69.95% out of which 80.91% males and 58.77% females are literate. There are about 353 houses in mahapal village.
When it comes to administration, Mahapal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Mahapal village comes under Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Jhargram is nearest town to mahapal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
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Population of Mahapal
The population details of Mahapal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,867 | 943 | 924 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 220 | 106 | 114 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,212 | 610 | 602 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 1,306 | 763 | 543 |
| Illiterate Population | 561 | 180 | 381 |
Connectivity of Mahapal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mahapal
Where is Mahapal located?
Mahapal village is situated in Gopiballavpur Ii Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mahapal?
The Gram Panchayat of Mahapal is Petbindhi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Mahapal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mahapal is 1,867, with 943 males and 924 females.
How many households are there in Mahapal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahapal village has a total of 353 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mahapal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahapal is 69.95%. The male literacy rate is 80.91%, while the female literacy rate is 58.77%.