Mirikpur - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Mirikpur is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirikpur is 344543. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.83 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mirikpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mirikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mirikpur village had a total population of 4,865 people, including 2,540 males and 2,325 females, living in 1,058 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.38%, with male literacy at 91.85% and female literacy at 80.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Mirikpur

Mirikpur 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 Mirikpur

Mirikpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Mirikpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Mirikpur is about 11.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirikpur

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

Health Facilities in Mirikpur

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

FAQs about Mirikpur