Majhgaon - Bagicha, Jashpur

Majhgaon is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jurudand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhgaon is 433695. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.77 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Majhgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majhgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Majhgaon village had a total population of 518 people, including 265 males and 253 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.59%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhgaon

Majhgaon 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 Majhgaon

Majhgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Majhgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Majhgaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhgaon

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

Health Facilities in Majhgaon

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

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