Mahipur

Mahipur is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.3km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mahipur village. As per 2009 stats, Mahipur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Mahipur unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mahipur’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 Mahipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahipur is 309607. The village spans a total geographical area of 290.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Mahipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahipur 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahipur

Population of Mahipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahipur has a total population of about 1,585, with approximately 864 males and 721 females. The sex ratio is around 834 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 977 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 339. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.50%, with male literacy at about 83.45% and female literacy near 74.76%. There are around 374 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahipur

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

Nearby Villages of Mahipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahipur