Madhabpur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Madhabpur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 31.8 km from Gobindapur and around 30.2 km from Alipore. Chandaneswar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhabpur is 333630. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.57 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Madhabpur

As per Census 2011, Madhabpur village has a total population of 4,369 people, consisting of 2,248 males and 2,121 females. The village has 898 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 505 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,746 literate and 1,623 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,595 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3692,2482,121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)505255250
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,595849746
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population2,7461,5091,237
Illiterate Population1,623739884

Nearby Villages of Madhabpur

Madhabpur 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)
AmreswarEast1.53 km
KarunarhatiSouth-East1.76 km
NarayantalaWest1.79 km
Dari MadhabpurSouth2.07 km
Kashia DangaSouth-West2.15 km
UshparaNorth-West2.20 km
BangodaEast2.28 km
MousalNorth-West2.39 km
KharambaNorth2.78 km
BagbariNorth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhabpur

Public transport in the Madhabpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champahati, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Madhabpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Madhabpur is about 30.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhabpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Madhabpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Madhabpur

Where is Madhabpur located?

Madhabpur village is located in Bhangar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madhabpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhabpur is Chandaneswar-ii.

What is the pincode of Madhabpur?

The pincode of Madhabpur is 743502.

What is the population of Madhabpur?

Madhabpur has a total population of 4,369, including 2,248 males and 2,121 females.

How many households are there in Madhabpur?

There are 898 households in Madhabpur.

What is the literacy rate in Madhabpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhabpur is 62.85%. Male literacy is 67.13% and female literacy is 58.32%.