About Aiho

Aiho (Bengali: ) is a census town in Habibpur (Community development blok) in Malda Sadar subdivision of Malda district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Aiho is located at 2458N 8814E / 24.96N 88.24E / 24.96; 88.24. As of 2001 India census, Aiho had a population of 5,407. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Aiho has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Aiho is a beautiful village sandwiched between two rivers Tangon and Mahananda. Due to its confluence with two big rivers specially Mahananda, Aiho has got a long history of its culture, trade and lifestyle. Mohona(the rejuvenated connecting point of Tangon and Mahananda) is the main port. A few hundred years ago, large boats were the main mode of communication at Aiho with other neighboring villages and trade hubs. The sailors of these large boats were mainly from...