Mirgahar - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Mirgahar is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Manteswar. Mamudpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirgahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirgahar is 319701. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.33 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mirgahar

As per Census 2011, Mirgahar village has a total population of 2,058 people, consisting of 989 males and 1,069 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,253 literate and 805 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0589891,069
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222105117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)933360
Literate Population1,253643610
Illiterate Population805346459

Nearby Villages of Mirgahar

Mirgahar 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)
BandhupurNorth-East1.26 km
GohaildangaNorth1.53 km
BaradhekSouth-East1.57 km
GanganiaSouth-West1.77 km
BarunaNorth-West1.99 km
KamalpurEast2.05 km
LaskarpurSouth2.08 km
RaigramWest2.21 km
GarsondangaNorth-East2.27 km
PuruniaNorth-West2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mirgahar

Mirgahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samudragarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Nabadwip to Mirgahar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirgahar

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

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

Health Facilities in Mirgahar

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

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

FAQs about Mirgahar

Where is Mirgahar located?

Mirgahar village is located in Manteswar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mirgahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Mirgahar is Mamudpur-i.

What is the pincode of Mirgahar?

The pincode of Mirgahar is 713422.

What is the population of Mirgahar?

Mirgahar has a total population of 2,058, including 989 males and 1,069 females.

How many households are there in Mirgahar?

There are 421 households in Mirgahar.

What is the literacy rate in Mirgahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirgahar is 60.88%. Male literacy is 65.02% and female literacy is 57.06%.