Village code 334971

Mahishghat Village, Jaynagar - Ii Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Mahishghat is a village in Jaynagar - Ii Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Mahishghat village map in West Bengal
Mahishghat village map image for Jaynagar - Ii Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Mahishghat is a village in Jaynagar - Ii Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. For Mahishghat, the population is 2,127, PIN code is 743337 and Census village code is 334971. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Mahishghat village
Village code334971
PIN code743337
Population2,127
Households451
Area136.84 ha / 1.37 sq. km / 338 acres
Population density1,554 people per sq. km
Sex ratio999 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townJaynagar (8 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtSouth Twenty Four Parganas
Census 2011 districtSouth Twenty Four Parganas

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 743337. This helps users verify the postal area for Mahishghat, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Mahishghat village
PIN code743337
Post offices linked with this PINJoynagar Majilpur SO, Amtala BO, Banerjee Chak BO, Bantra BO, Bele Durganagar BO, and Chaltaberia BO
Best matching post officeJoynagar Majilpur SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal district24 Paraganas South
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionBaruipur Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Mahishghat comes under Mahishghat gram panchayat and Jaynagar - Ii C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Jaynagar - Ii Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Jaynagar at 0.50 km. The Census district headquarters, Alipore, is 36.80 km away.

Administrative details for Mahishghat
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtSouth Twenty Four Parganas
Census 2011 districtSouth Twenty Four Parganas
State code19
District code343
Block / Census sub-district code2432
C.D. Block code279
Block panchayat code279

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Mahishghat village and its household count.

Total population

2,127 residents in 451 households

Male population

1,064

Female population

1,063

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 825; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 3

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 3

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Mahishghat
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Mahishghat
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationAvailable
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Mahishghat
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power20 hours per day
Winter domestic power16 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Mahishghat
Net area sown115 hectares
Irrigated area23.40 hectares
Unirrigated area91.60 hectares
Non-agricultural area21.84 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Mahishghat
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: P. Gabberia, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Mahishghat

Jaynagar (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Jaynagar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Mahishghat
Nearest major townJaynagar (8 km)
Block headquartersJaynagar (0.50 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Mahishghat. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Mahishghat
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 3
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Engineering CollegeAvailable; 1
Private Engineering CollegeAvailable; 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Railway StationAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mahishghat village located?

Mahishghat is located in Jaynagar - Ii Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: South Twenty Four Parganas.

Which Block is Mahishghat in?

Mahishghat is in Jaynagar - Ii Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Mahishghat in?

District: South Twenty Four Parganas.

What is the village code of Mahishghat?

The Census village code of Mahishghat is 334971.

What is the PIN code of Mahishghat?

The PIN code reported for Mahishghat is 743337.

What is the population of Mahishghat?

Mahishghat has 2,127 residents in 451 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Mahishghat?

The nearest statutory town to Mahishghat is Jaynagar (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Mahishghat?

The main crops reported for Mahishghat are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Mahishghat?

Land-use details for Mahishghat include net area sown: 115 hectares, irrigated area: 23.40 hectares, and unirrigated area: 91.60 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Mahishghat?

Government primary school status for Mahishghat is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Mahishghat?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Mahishghat?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Mahishghat?

The total geographical area of Mahishghat is 136.84 hectares.

How many households are in Mahishghat?

Mahishghat has 451 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Mahishghat?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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