Maslandapur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Maslandapur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhatun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maslandapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maslandapur is 309592. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Maslandapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Maslandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Maslandapur village had a total population of 2,334 people, including 1,193 males and 1,141 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.01%, with male literacy at 71.90% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 989, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Maslandapur

Maslandapur 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 Maslandapur

Maslandapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Maslandapur is about 22 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 Maslandapur

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

Health Facilities in Maslandapur

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

FAQs about Maslandapur