Maheshtala

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  ?Maheshtala
West Bengal • India
Coordinates: 22°17′N 88°07′E / 22.29, 88.11
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) South 24 Parganas
Population 389,214 (2001)

Coordinates: 22°17′N 88°07′E / 22.29, 88.11 Maheshtala (Bengali:মহেশতলা) is a city and a municipality under Maheshtala, Thakurpukur, Metiaburuz and Behala police stations of Alipore sadar subdivision in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]

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[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Maheshtala had a population of 389,214. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Maheshtala has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 63%. In Maheshtala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Economy

[edit] Township development

A London-based company has joined hands with a Bengali NRI to develop a mini township known as the Mahestala project as a joint venture with the Maheshtala Municipality, for which 21.22 acres have been acquired near Nungi station. There will be 2,240 middle income group flats in 44 buildings. The company will improve the road infrastructure in the area. [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Census of India. District-wise list of stautory towns. Directorate of census operations, West Bengal. Retrieved on 2007-09-02.
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
  3. ^ London-NRI route to mini townships. The Statesman, 18 May 2007. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

there are olso a nice land selling project at AMAR KANAN ( moynagor) Total area 150 biga. there are footboll ground. hospital. children park. etc.

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