Madhpur - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Madhpur is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Bhatar. Barabeloon-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhpur is 319844. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.59 hectares and falls under the 713520 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Madhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madhpur

As per Census 2011, Madhpur village has a total population of 2,127 people, consisting of 1,096 males and 1,031 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,195 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1271,0961,031
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233126107
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,207624583
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,195667528
Illiterate Population932429503

Nearby Villages of Madhpur

Madhpur 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)
SalunEast1.05 km
AusgramNorth1.87 km
PhulgramNorth-East2.47 km
HosenpurSouth-East2.55 km
AtaspurEast2.58 km
NasigramSouth-West2.77 km
DhenriaNorth-West2.81 km
Chhota DheriaEast2.90 km
NabagramNorth2.97 km
GhoradangaSouth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhpur

Madhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Burdwan to Madhpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Madhpur

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

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

FAQs about Madhpur

Where is Madhpur located?

Madhpur village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madhpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhpur is Barabeloon-ii.

What is the pincode of Madhpur?

The pincode of Madhpur is 713520.

What is the population of Madhpur?

Madhpur has a total population of 2,127, including 1,096 males and 1,031 females.

How many households are there in Madhpur?

There are 474 households in Madhpur.

What is the literacy rate in Madhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhpur is 56.18%. Male literacy is 60.86% and female literacy is 51.21%.