Mahishasthali is a village located in the Bhagawangola I Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Mahishasthali, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Mahishasthali Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Mahishasthali
Pincode
742135
Area
361.03 Sq. Km
Village Code
314440
Sub-District
Bhagawangola I
Sub-District Code
2231
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Bhagawangola
Gram Panchayat Code
110561
Block Panchayat
Bhagawangola-I
Block Panchayat Code
3369
Parliament Constituency
Murshidabad
Parliament Constituency Code
252
Assembly Constituency
Bhagabangola
Assembly Constituency Code
2092
Total Population (2011 Census)
17785
Total Households
3833
Nearest Town
JIAGANJ (Distance: 12 Km)
Mahishasthali has a population of 17785 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bhagawangola Gram Panchayat and the Bhagawangola-I Block Panchayat in Bhagawangola I District. The village has 3833 households and is identified by village code 314440. Mahishasthali is located in the 742135 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Bhagawangola I Sub-District.
Total Population of Mahishasthali
As of the 2011 census, Population of Mahishasthali has a population of approximately 17785 people, where the male population is 9074 and the female population is 8711.
Total
17785
Male
9074
Female
8711
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Mahishasthali
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Mahishasthali is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
1008
Male
521
Female
487
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
4
Male
3
Female
1
Household in Mahishasthali
There are approximately 3833 households in Mahishasthali. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
3833
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Mahishasthali
Mahishasthali village falls under the Bhagabangola Assembly Constituency (Code: 2092) and is part of the Murshidabad Parliament Constituency (Code: 252). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Bhagabangola Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Murshidabad Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Mahishasthali is Bhagawangola I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Mahishasthali Village
As per the 2011 Census, Mahishasthali presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.