Mahishmara is a village located in the Hariharpara Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Mahishmara, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Mahishmara Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Mahishmara
Pincode
742133
Area
151.33 Sq. Km
Village Code
315474
Sub-District
Hariharpara
Sub-District Code
2242
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Humaipur
Gram Panchayat Code
110623
Block Panchayat
Hariharpara
Block Panchayat Code
3375
Parliament Constituency
Murshidabad
Parliament Constituency Code
252
Assembly Constituency
Hariharpara
Assembly Constituency Code
2094
Total Population (2011 Census)
3096
Total Households
694
Nearest Town
BERHAMPORE (Distance: 20 Km)
Mahishmara has a population of 3096 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Humaipur Gram Panchayat and the Hariharpara Block Panchayat in Hariharpara District. The village has 694 households and is identified by village code 315474. Mahishmara is located in the 742133 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Hariharpara Sub-District.
Total Population of Mahishmara
As of the 2011 census, Population of Mahishmara has a population of approximately 3096 people, where the male population is 1602 and the female population is 1494.
Total
3096
Male
1602
Female
1494
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Mahishmara
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Mahishmara is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
274
Male
144
Female
130
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Mahishmara
There are approximately 694 households in Mahishmara. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
694
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Mahishmara
Mahishmara village falls under the Hariharpara Assembly Constituency (Code: 2094) 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 Hariharpara 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 Mahishmara is Hariharpara, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Mahishmara Village
As per the 2011 Census, Mahishmara presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.