Mirzapur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Mirzapur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Mathurapur and around 54.3 km from Alipore. Debipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirzapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirzapur is 334807. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.6 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mirzapur

As per Census 2011, Mirzapur village has a total population of 2,427 people, consisting of 1,242 males and 1,185 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,660 literate and 767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4271,2421,185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270134136
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,288656632
Literate Population1,660939721
Illiterate Population767303464

Nearby Villages of Mirzapur

Mirzapur 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)
RampurSouth-East1.42 km
SitagachhiWest1.44 km
BazarNorth1.56 km
DebipurNorth-East1.69 km
TentulbariaNorth-West1.71 km
GopinathpurSouth-West2.27 km
UttarshibganjEast2.72 km
BasudebpurNorth-West2.80 km
RamkrishnapurSouth2.85 km
MuraripurWest2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mirzapur

Mirzapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mathurapur Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Mirzapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mirzapur is about 54.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirzapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mirzapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mirzapur

Where is Mirzapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mirzapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mirzapur is Debipur.

What is the pincode of Mirzapur?

The pincode of Mirzapur is 743354.

What is the population of Mirzapur?

Mirzapur has a total population of 2,427, including 1,242 males and 1,185 females.

How many households are there in Mirzapur?

There are 548 households in Mirzapur.

What is the literacy rate in Mirzapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirzapur is 68.40%. Male literacy is 75.60% and female literacy is 60.84%.