Mukundapur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Mukundapur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Serpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukundapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundapur is 309620. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.22 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Mukundapur 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 Mukundapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mukundapur village had a total population of 2,031 people, including 1,050 males and 981 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.06%, with male literacy at 69.10% and female literacy at 58.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukundapur

Mukundapur 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 Mukundapur

Mukundapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangalbaree, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Mukundapur is about 20 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 Mukundapur

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

Health Facilities in Mukundapur

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

FAQs about Mukundapur