Majhila - Meskaur, Nawada

Majhila is a village situated in the Meskaur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meskaur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Bisiyait serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhila is 258231. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 805122 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Majhila

According to the 2011 Census, Majhila village had a total population of 924 people, including 463 males and 461 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.26%, with male literacy at 56.20% and female literacy at 36.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhila

Majhila 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Majhila

Majhila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjhwe, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Majhila is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Majhila is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhila

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

Health Facilities in Majhila

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

FAQs about Majhila