Mestakhali - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Mestakhali is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Bishnupur and around 16.2 km from Alipore. Julpia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mestakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mestakhali is 333463. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.5 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mestakhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mestakhali

As per Census 2011, Mestakhali village has a total population of 1,987 people, consisting of 1,035 males and 952 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 826 illiterate residents. Additionally, 612 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mestakhali

Mestakhali 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 Mestakhali

Mestakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hotar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Mestakhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mestakhali is about 16.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mestakhali

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

Health Facilities in Mestakhali

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

FAQs about Mestakhali