Mahespur - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Mahespur is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Sonakhali and around 71.9 km from Alipore. Bharatgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahespur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahespur is 335096. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.36 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mahespur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahespur village had a total population of 2,129 people, including 1,096 males and 1,033 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.52%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 73.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,054, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahespur

Mahespur 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 Mahespur

Mahespur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Mahespur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mahespur is about 71.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahespur

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

Health Facilities in Mahespur

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

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