Mahadevpur - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Mahadevpur is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Lakhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahadevpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahadevpur is 308912. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.88 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Mahadevpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahadevpur village had a total population of 1,982 people, including 1,040 males and 942 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.71%, with male literacy at 68.46% and female literacy at 54.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahadevpur

Mahadevpur 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 Mahadevpur

Mahadevpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Mahadevpur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Mahadevpur is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahadevpur

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

Health Facilities in Mahadevpur

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

FAQs about Mahadevpur