Mahishghat is a village located in the Jaynagar II Subdivision of South 24 Parganas district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Mahishghat, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Mahishghat Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Mahishghat
Pincode
743337
Area
76.92 Sq. Km
Village Code
334971
Sub-District
Jaynagar II
Sub-District Code
2432
District
South 24 Parganas
District Code
304
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Mayda
Gram Panchayat Code
108148
Block Panchayat
Jaynagar-Ii
Block Panchayat Code
3132
Parliament Constituency
Jaynagar
Parliament Constituency Code
242
Assembly Constituency
Joynagar
Assembly Constituency Code
2026
Total Population (2011 Census)
2127
Total Households
451
Nearest Town
GHATAL (Distance: 10 Km)
Mahishghat has a population of 2127 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Mayda Gram Panchayat and the Jaynagar-Ii Block Panchayat in Jaynagar II District. The village has 451 households and is identified by village code 334971. Mahishghat is located in the 743337 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Jaynagar II Sub-District.
Total Population of Mahishghat
As of the 2011 census, Population of Mahishghat has a population of approximately 2127 people, where the male population is 1064 and the female population is 1063.
Total
2127
Male
1064
Female
1063
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Mahishghat
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Mahishghat is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
307
Male
159
Female
148
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Mahishghat
There are approximately 451 households in Mahishghat. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
451
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Mahishghat
Mahishghat village falls under the Joynagar Assembly Constituency (Code: 2026) and is part of the Jaynagar Parliament Constituency (Code: 242). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Joynagar Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Jaynagar Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Mahishghat is Jaynagar II, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Mahishghat Village
As per the 2011 Census, Mahishghat presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.