Maheswara - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Maheswara is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Usthi and around 31.5 km from Alipore. Yearpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maheswara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maheswara is 334122. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Maheswara

As per Census 2011, Maheswara village has a total population of 2,966 people, consisting of 1,539 males and 1,427 females. The village has 671 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 404 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,014 literate and 952 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maheswara

Maheswara 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 Maheswara

Public transport in the Maheswara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uttar Radhanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Maheswara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Maheswara is about 31.5 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 Maheswara

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

Health Facilities in Maheswara

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

FAQs about Maheswara