Mahespur

Mahespur is a village located in Basanti subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Sonakhali (tehsildar office) and 71.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Bharatgarh is the gram panchayat of Mahespur village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahespur unique in its vibrant Basanti-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Mahespur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahespur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahespur is 335096. The village spans a total geographical area of 246.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743312. Canning is nearest town to Mahespur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahespur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basanti Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahespur

Population of Mahespur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahespur has a total population of about 2,129, with approximately 1,096 males and 1,033 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 276 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,054 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 56. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.34%, with male literacy at about 72.26% and female literacy near 64.18%. There are around 496 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahespur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahespur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahespur. As per the 2011 stats, Mahespur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahespur

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahespur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahespur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahespur