Mautala - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Mautala is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Piyali and around 48.3 km from Alipore. Brindakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mautala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mautala is 334000. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.09 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mautala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mautala

As per Census 2011, Mautala village has a total population of 1,277 people, consisting of 658 males and 619 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 943 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 238 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,277658619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1627785
Scheduled Castes (SC)943488455
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238125113
Literate Population783467316
Illiterate Population494191303

Nearby Villages of Mautala

Mautala 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)
DandapurNorth1.13 km
JoyatalaNorth1.68 km
HogaldahariSouth-West1.78 km
Uttar ArunnagarSouth1.95 km
NabagramNorth-West2.05 km
DewanganjSouth-West2.40 km
ParuldahaNorth2.78 km
BeledahariWest2.79 km
MaldariSouth3.10 km
ChatraSouth-West3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mautala

Mautala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Surjyapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Mautala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mautala is about 48.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mautala

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

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

Health Facilities in Mautala

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

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

FAQs about Mautala

Where is Mautala located?

Mautala village is located in Baruipur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mautala?

The Gram Panchayat of Mautala is Brindakhali.

What is the pincode of Mautala?

The pincode of Mautala is 700144.

What is the population of Mautala?

Mautala has a total population of 1,277, including 658 males and 619 females.

How many households are there in Mautala?

There are 248 households in Mautala.

What is the literacy rate in Mautala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mautala is 61.32%. Male literacy is 70.97% and female literacy is 51.05%.