Mahishanga - Memari - II, Purba Bardhaman

Mahishanga is a village situated in the Memari - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Memari. Bohar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishanga is 320358. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.59 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Mahishanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Mahishanga

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishanga village had a total population of 2,101 people, including 1,047 males and 1,054 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishanga

Mahishanga 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 Mahishanga

Mahishanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhatrigram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Mahishanga is about 25 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 Mahishanga

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

Health Facilities in Mahishanga

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

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