Maipit - Kultali, South 24 Parganas

Maipit is a village situated in the Kultali subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.8 km from Jamtalahat and around 94.6 km from Alipore. Maipith Baikunthapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maipit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maipit is 335047. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.78 hectares and falls under the 743338 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Maipit

As per Census 2011, Maipit village has a total population of 5,615 people, consisting of 2,962 males and 2,653 females. The village has 1,158 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 759 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,778 literate and 1,837 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,928 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maipit

Maipit 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 Maipit

Maipit 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 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Maipit is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Maipit is about 94.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maipit

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

Health Facilities in Maipit

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

FAQs about Maipit