Mahisbathan - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Mahisbathan is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Birghoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahisbathan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahisbathan is 309785. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.21 hectares and falls under the 733123 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mahisbathan 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 Mahisbathan

As per Census 2011, Mahisbathan village has a total population of 692 people, consisting of 335 males and 357 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 396 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahisbathan

Mahisbathan 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 Mahisbathan

Mahisbathan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Mahisbathan is about 9 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 Mahisbathan

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

Health Facilities in Mahisbathan

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

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