Mastikari - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Mastikari is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Baru and around 33.2 km from Alipore. Dakshin Barasat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mastikari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mastikari is 334893. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.89 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Mastikari

According to the 2011 Census, Mastikari village had a total population of 3,674 people, including 1,916 males and 1,758 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 80.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,576.

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

Nearby Villages of Mastikari

Mastikari 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 Mastikari

Mastikari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Barasat, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Mastikari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mastikari is about 33.2 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 Mastikari

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

Health Facilities in Mastikari

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

FAQs about Mastikari