Mithapur - Galsi - II, Purba Bardhaman

Mithapur is a village situated in the Galsi - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Galsi. Gohogram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mithapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mithapur is 319978. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.42 hectares and falls under the 713428 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mithapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mithapur village had a total population of 1,695 people, including 852 males and 843 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 74.25% and female literacy at 57.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 926, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,695852843
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1848797
Scheduled Castes (SC)926467459
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1416378
Literate Population997568429
Illiterate Population698284414

Nearby Villages of Mithapur

Mithapur 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)
AtushiNorth-East1.02 km
SondaSouth1.15 km
GarambaSouth-West1.53 km
BaktaWest1.53 km
SikarpurSouth-East1.66 km
MallikpurNorth-West1.74 km
Dakshin BhasapurSouth-West2.02 km
MaharaNorth2.09 km
MaszidpurNorth-East2.26 km
DumurEast2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mithapur

Mithapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Galsi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Mithapur is about 35 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 Mithapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mithapur

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

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

FAQs about Mithapur

Where is Mithapur located?

Mithapur village is located in Galsi - II Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mithapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mithapur is Gohogram.

What is the pincode of Mithapur?

The pincode of Mithapur is 713428.

What is the population of Mithapur?

Mithapur had a total population of 1,695, including 852 males and 843 females.

How many households are there in Mithapur?

Mithapur had 382 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mithapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mithapur was 65.98%. Male literacy was 74.25% and female literacy was 57.51%.