Madhupur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Madhupur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bahin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhupur is 309684. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.06 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Madhupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Madhupur

As per Census 2011, Madhupur village has a total population of 2,210 people, consisting of 1,104 males and 1,106 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,172 literate and 1,038 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,471 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 292 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2101,1041,106
Child Population (0–6 yrs)315156159
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,471737734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)292139153
Literate Population1,172664508
Illiterate Population1,038440598

Nearby Villages of Madhupur

Madhupur 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)
EkarNorth-West1.23 km
ChoruidangiNorth-East1.40 km
NarayanpurSouth-West1.63 km
ChapduarSouth1.72 km
SoharaiEast1.74 km
BurakamatNorth1.90 km
DeoganNorth-West2.21 km
BaliharaWest2.38 km
SahapurNorth-East2.65 km
HatmaniSouth-West2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhupur

Madhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Madhupur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhupur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Madhupur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Madhupur

Where is Madhupur located?

Madhupur village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madhupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhupur is Bahin.

What is the pincode of Madhupur?

The pincode of Madhupur is 733134.

What is the population of Madhupur?

Madhupur has a total population of 2,210, including 1,104 males and 1,106 females.

How many households are there in Madhupur?

There are 452 households in Madhupur.

What is the literacy rate in Madhupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhupur is 53.03%. Male literacy is 60.14% and female literacy is 45.93%.