Majhauli - Sirdala, Nawada

Majhauli is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Ghaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhauli is 258296. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 35 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 1,792 people, including 921 males and 871 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.10%, with male literacy at 78.43% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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 Population1,792921871
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342184158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1637489
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,002578424
Illiterate Population790343447

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)
NawadihSouth-West1.13 km
RajaundhSouth-East1.54 km
ShahpurSouth-East2.15 km
Sanrh MajhganwNorth-West2.60 km
UpardihNorth-East2.79 km
AkaunaEast3.07 km
Ghat BakshilaSouth3.18 km
SirdalaSouth-East3.39 km
BilarpurNorth3.82 km
DumriWest3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majhauli

Majhauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baskatwa B. H., while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Majhauli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Majhauli is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Majhauli

Where is Majhauli located?

Majhauli village is located in Sirdala Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Majhauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhauli is Ghaghat.

What is the pincode of Majhauli?

The pincode of Majhauli is 805127.

What is the population of Majhauli?

Majhauli had a total population of 1,792, including 921 males and 871 females.

How many households are there in Majhauli?

Majhauli had 262 households.

What is the literacy rate in Majhauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhauli was 69.10%. Male literacy was 78.43% and female literacy was 59.47%.