Majhauli - Dumaria, Gaya

Majhauli is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Manjhauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhauli is 256200. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Majhauli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Majhauli

According to the 2011 Census, Majhauli village had a total population of 4,606 people, including 2,408 males and 2,198 females, living in 764 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.36%, with male literacy at 75.42% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,177.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6062,4082,198
Child Population (0–6 yrs)832427405
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,177621556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,5421,4941,048
Illiterate Population2,0649141,150

Nearby Villages of Majhauli

Majhauli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Tekra KhurdNorth-West1.51 km
MadarpurSouth-West1.79 km
AdarSouth-East2.07 km
DumariaSouth2.22 km
Sura ChakWest2.33 km
KhairaSouth-East2.38 km
MajhgawanSouth-West2.39 km
KoknaNorth2.80 km
Bara KharEast2.86 km
PatkhauliaSouth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majhauli

Majhauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Majhauli is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Majhauli is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhauli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Majhauli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Majhauli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Majhauli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Majhauli

Where is Majhauli located?

Majhauli village is located in Dumaria Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Majhauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhauli is Manjhauli.

What is the pincode of Majhauli?

The pincode of Majhauli is 824221.

What is the population of Majhauli?

Majhauli had a total population of 4,606, including 2,408 males and 2,198 females.

How many households are there in Majhauli?

Majhauli had 764 households.

What is the literacy rate in Majhauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhauli was 67.36%. Male literacy was 75.42% and female literacy was 58.45%.