Mahatapur

Mahatapur is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from sub-district headquarter Salbani. Midnapur is the district headquarter of Mahatapur village. As per 2009 stats, Lalgeria is the gram panchayat of Mahatapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahatapur unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Mahatapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahatapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahatapur is 338715. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721516. Midnapur is nearest town to Mahatapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahatapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahatapur

Population of Mahatapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahatapur has a total population of about 499, with approximately 258 males and 241 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.52%, with male literacy at about 65.89% and female literacy near 52.70%. There are around 105 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahatapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahatapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahatapur. As per the 2011 stats, Mahatapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahatapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahatapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahatapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahatapur