Mahideb village, Phansidewa block | Pincode 734014

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Mahideb is a village in Phansidewa mandal, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, with a population of 40 across 9 households and a literacy rate of 37.5%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAGANNATH ROY

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LGD code: 306667
Pincode: 734014
Post office: Bagdogra
Population: 40
Households: 9
Literacy rate: 37.5%
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 15
Distance to district centre: 12 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Kolkata: 459 km
Distance to Delhi: 1110 km
Nearest railway station: Bagdogra · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Doctor pine clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mahideb compares

By population, Mahideb ranks #102 of 113 villages in Phansidewa mandal.

Literacy rate

37.5%

−18.0% vs mandal average

Mahideb: 37.5%
Phansidewa mandal: 55.5%
Darjeeling district: 71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

905

−67 vs mandal average

Mahideb: 905
Phansidewa mandal: 972

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.5 vs mandal average

Mahideb: 4.4
Phansidewa mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Mahideb at a glance

Mahideb is a village of 40 people in 9 households (Census 2011) in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, the 102nd-largest of 113 villages in Phansidewa block. Literacy is 38%, 18 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. It lies 12 km from the Darjeeling district centre, 24 km from Lahugaon, the nearest town, 5 km from Bagdogra railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 734014, served by Bagdogra post office; the LGD village code is 306667. The nearest hospital or health centre is Doctor pine clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is JAGANNATH ROY, and the village votes in Phansidewa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durga Murmu. The population is estimated at 45 in 2026, up 13% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mahideb · this village	40	38%	—
Krishnapur Tea Garden · Phansidewa	405	52%	0.8 km E
Deomani · Naxalbari	1,735	50%	1 km W
Lakshmaner Chhat · Naxalbari	0	—	1.3 km SW
Chaupukuria · Phansidewa	1,724	65%	1.4 km S
Lakshman · Naxalbari	0	—	1.4 km SW
Sannyasithan · Phansidewa	0	—	1.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mahideb

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 143.26
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Mahideb

LGD code: 306667
Pincode: 734014
Post office: Bagdogra
Population (Census 2011): 40
Population (projected 2026): 45
Households: 9
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 905
Literacy rate: 37.5%
Coordinates: 26.69590°N, 88.27667°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darjeeling
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phansidewa
Member of Parliament: Raju Bista
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durga Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAGANNATH ROY
Block / Mandal: Phansidewa

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Darjeeling district level

Then & Now

Mahideb — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+12.5%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 40Census 2011
Households: 9Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 452026 proj. · +12.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Darjeeling district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Mahideb

Mandal centre

Phansidewa · ≈ 9.4 km

≈ 19 min by car · 23 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Darjeeling · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 29 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,710 people

Lahugaon · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 1 h by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata459 kmcapital
Delhi1110 km
Hyderabad1444 km
Chennai1728 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagdogra5 km
Bus stopAirport Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCDoctor pine clinic7 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank Rangapani10 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum14 km
CollegeNbu 1 no gate8 km
Police stationMatigara Police Station11 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Mahideb

2 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Gurudwara BagdograTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Cathedral of the Good ShepherdTemple4.2 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Mahideb

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Army Public SchoolSchool4.0 km ↗
🏫Kendriya VidyalayaSchool4.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Sep

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

Reported by Matters India.

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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance

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News from Darjeeling & West Bengal

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadi23h ago
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India3 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
vajiramandravi.com8 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Mahideb

What is the pincode of Mahideb?

The pincode of Mahideb, Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal is 734014. The post office is Bagdogra.

Which post office delivers to Mahideb?

Mail for Mahideb is delivered through Bagdogra post office, pincode 734014, in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mahideb located?

Mahideb is a village in Phansidewa block of Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Mahideb as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahideb village has a population of 40 across 9 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Mahideb?

The current sarpanch of Mahideb gram panchayat is JAGANNATH ROY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mahideb in?

Mahideb falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mahideb in?

Mahideb falls under the Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC #27) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Mahideb?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mahideb village is 37.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahideb?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mahideb village is 905 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mahideb?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mahideb, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Mahideb from Darjeeling district centre?

Mahideb is approximately 12 km (straight-line) from the centre of Darjeeling district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mahideb?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahideb village is 306667.

Which is the nearest town to Mahideb?

Lahugaon (population 12,710, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Mahideb in a straight line.

How big is Mahideb compared to other villages in Phansidewa block?

Mahideb ranks 102 of 113 villages in Phansidewa block by Census 2011 population (40 residents).

How far is Mahideb from Kolkata?

Mahideb is about 459 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 596 km.

How far is Mahideb from Delhi?

Mahideb is about 1110 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1443 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mahideb?

Bagdogra is the nearest railway station to Mahideb, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mahideb?

Airport Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Mahideb, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mahideb?

Doctor pine clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mahideb, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mahideb?

Indian Bank Rangapani is the nearest ATM or bank to Mahideb, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mahideb?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Mahideb, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Mahideb?

Mahideb falls under Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC 27). The sitting MLA is Durga Murmu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Mahideb?

Mahideb is in Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raju Bista (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Mahideb?

Within 5 km of Mahideb: Army Public School (4.0 km), Kendriya Vidyalaya (4.4 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Mahideb in 2026?

Mahideb is estimated at 45 people in 2026, up about 13% from 40 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mahideb in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Mahideb in Darjeeling district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Mahideb?

JAGANNATH ROY is the sarpanch of Mahideb gram panchayat, Phansidewa block. See the sarpanch list of Phansidewa block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)