Mazidbari - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Mazidbari is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Sonakhali and around 75.8 km from Alipore. Maszidbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mazidbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mazidbari is 335087. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.61 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Mazidbari

As per Census 2011, Mazidbari village has a total population of 1,673 people, consisting of 849 males and 824 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,673849824
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879097
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,260643617
Literate Population1,149657492
Illiterate Population524192332

Nearby Villages of Mazidbari

Mazidbari 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)
GadkhaliSouth-West1.96 km
Dakshin BattalaNorth-West2.86 km
BirajnagarSouth3.30 km
RamkrishnapurNorth-West3.34 km
MatgaranWest4.48 km
SajinatalaNorth-West4.75 km
HarekrishnapurSouth-West4.95 km
Chak Pitambar DuttaWest5.37 km
ChandrakonaWest5.54 km
HogalduriNorth-West6.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mazidbari

Mazidbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Mazidbari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mazidbari is about 75.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mazidbari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mazidbari

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

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

FAQs about Mazidbari

Where is Mazidbari located?

Mazidbari village is located in Basanti Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mazidbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Mazidbari is Maszidbati.

What is the pincode of Mazidbari?

The pincode of Mazidbari is 743312.

What is the population of Mazidbari?

Mazidbari has a total population of 1,673, including 849 males and 824 females.

How many households are there in Mazidbari?

There are 397 households in Mazidbari.

What is the literacy rate in Mazidbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mazidbari is 68.68%. Male literacy is 77.39% and female literacy is 59.71%.