Madhuban

Madhuban is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.8km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 25.2km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanpur is the gram panchayat of Madhuban village.

Here you can discover what makes Madhuban unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Madhuban’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Madhuban

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Madhuban is 330878. The village spans a total geographical area of 312 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Madhuban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Madhuban village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Madhuban

Population of Madhuban

According to the 2011 Census, Madhuban has a total population of about 1,234, with approximately 636 males and 598 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 199 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 179 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.61%, with male literacy at about 73.90% and female literacy near 52.68%. There are around 221 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Madhuban's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Madhuban

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Madhuban. As per the 2011 stats, Madhuban had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Madhuban

Knowing the nearby villages of Madhuban helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Madhuban.

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