Maheshwar is a village located in the Dinhata I Subdivision of Cooch Behar district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Maheshwar, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Maheshwar Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Maheshwar
Pincode
736135
Area
223.0 Sq. Km
Village Code
308575
Sub-District
Dinhata I
Sub-District Code
2187
District
Cooch Behar
District Code
308
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Okrabari
Gram Panchayat Code
108963
Block Panchayat
Dinhata-I
Block Panchayat Code
3220
Parliament Constituency
Coochbehar
Parliament Constituency Code
232
Assembly Constituency
Sitai
Assembly Constituency Code
1957
Total Population (2011 Census)
1393
Total Households
311
Nearest Town
Saharanpur (MB) (Distance: 12 Km)
Maheshwar has a population of 1393 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Okrabari Gram Panchayat and the Dinhata-I Block Panchayat in Dinhata I District. The village has 311 households and is identified by village code 308575. Maheshwar is located in the 736135 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Dinhata I Sub-District.
Total Population of Maheshwar
As of the 2011 census, Population of Maheshwar has a population of approximately 1393 people, where the male population is 745 and the female population is 648.
Total
1393
Male
745
Female
648
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Maheshwar
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Maheshwar is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
548
Male
297
Female
251
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Maheshwar
There are approximately 311 households in Maheshwar. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
311
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Maheshwar
Maheshwar village falls under the Sitai Assembly Constituency (Code: 1957) and is part of the Coochbehar Parliament Constituency (Code: 232). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Sitai Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Coochbehar Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Maheshwar is Dinhata I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Maheshwar Village
As per the 2011 Census, Maheshwar presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.