Makdampur

Makdampur 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 Makdampur village. As per 2009 stats, Jagadishpur is the gram panchayat of Makdampur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Makdampur is 309636. The village spans a total geographical area of 207.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Makdampur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Makdampur 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 Makdampur

Population of Makdampur

According to the 2011 Census, Makdampur has a total population of about 1,466, with approximately 761 males and 705 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 238 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 668 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.20%, with male literacy at about 60.71% and female literacy near 38.87%. There are around 292 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Makdampur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Makdampur

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

Nearby Villages of Makdampur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Makdampur