Majhgawan Village Overview
Majhgawan is a village in Chainpur tehsil of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It lies about 12 km from Chainpur tehsil headquarters and around 15 km from Palamu district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Majhigaona is the Gram Panchayat for Majhgawan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Majhgawan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhgawan is 366701. The village covers a geographical area of 82.57 hectares and has a pincode of 822110. Chainpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Majhgawan
Population & Demographics of Majhgawan
This section provides population and demographic details of Majhgawan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,771 | 910 | 861 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 326 | 177 | 149 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 210 | 105 | 105 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 748 | 489 | 259 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,023 | 421 | 602 |
Key population details of Majhgawan village are given below:
- Majhgawan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,771, including approximately 910 males and 861 females, with a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 210 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Majhgawan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.24%.
- There are around 354 households in Majhgawan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Majhgawan
Transport facilities help residents of Majhgawan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Majhgawan
The following villages are located close to Majhgawan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Majhgawan
- Where is Majhgawan located?
- Majhgawan village is located in Chainpur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Majhgawan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Majhgawan is Majhigaona (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Majhgawan?
- The pincode of Majhgawan is 822110.
- What is the population of Majhgawan?
- Majhgawan has a total population of 1,771, including 910 males and 861 females.
- How many households are there in Majhgawan?
- There are 354 households in Majhgawan.
- What is the literacy rate in Majhgawan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhgawan is 42.24%. Male literacy is 53.74% and female literacy is 30.08%.