Mohanpur - Santuri, Purulia

Mohanpur is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Santuri and around 45.9 km from Purulia. Balitora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mohanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mohanpur is 330511. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.85 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mohanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Mohanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mohanpur village had a total population of 430 people, including 216 males and 214 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.67%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 68.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Mohanpur

Mohanpur 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 Mohanpur

Mohanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madhukunda, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Mohanpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Mohanpur is about 45.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mohanpur

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

Health Facilities in Mohanpur

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

FAQs about Mohanpur