Majhoun - Ghumarwin, Bilaspur

Majhoun is a village situated in the Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Bakroa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhoun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhoun is 019109. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.1 hectares and falls under the 174021 pincode. Ghumarwin is the nearest town.

Majhoun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majhoun

According to the 2011 Census, Majhoun village had a total population of 196 people, including 105 males and 91 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.85%, with male literacy at 96.88% and female literacy at 86.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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 Population19610591
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1293
Scheduled Castes (SC)563224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1699376
Illiterate Population271215

Nearby Villages of Majhoun

Majhoun is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Majhoun

Majhoun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

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 Bilaspur to Majhoun is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhoun

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Majhoun

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Majhoun

Where is Majhoun located?

Majhoun village is located in Ghumarwin Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Majhoun?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhoun is Bakroa.

What is the pincode of Majhoun?

The pincode of Majhoun is 174021.

What is the population of Majhoun?

Majhoun had a total population of 196, including 105 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Majhoun?

Majhoun had 40 households.

What is the literacy rate in Majhoun?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhoun was 91.85%. Male literacy was 96.88% and female literacy was 86.36%.