Makdampur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Makdampur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jagadishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makdampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makdampur is 309636. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.09 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Makdampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Makdampur

According to the 2011 Census, Makdampur village had a total population of 1,466 people, including 761 males and 705 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.93%, with male literacy at 71.19% and female literacy at 47.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 668, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Makdampur

Makdampur 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 Makdampur

Makdampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Makdampur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makdampur

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

Health Facilities in Makdampur

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

FAQs about Makdampur