Mahishamuri - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Mahishamuri is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Usthi and around 42.1 km from Alipore. Ektara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahishamuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahishamuri is 334172. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.6 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mahishamuri

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishamuri village had a total population of 2,339 people, including 1,195 males and 1,144 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.72%, with male literacy at 79.85% and female literacy at 57.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 895.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahishamuri

Mahishamuri 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 Mahishamuri

Mahishamuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Mahishamuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mahishamuri is about 42.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahishamuri

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

Health Facilities in Mahishamuri

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

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