Mahachanda - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Mahachanda is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Bhatar. Mahachanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahachanda is 319805. The village covers a total geographical area of 765.8 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahachanda 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 Mahachanda

According to the 2011 Census, Mahachanda village had a total population of 4,281 people, including 2,156 males and 2,125 females, living in 973 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.91%, with male literacy at 75.79% and female literacy at 59.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,002, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahachanda

Mahachanda 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 Mahachanda

Mahachanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Mahachanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahachanda

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

Health Facilities in Mahachanda

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

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