Majhguwan - Banda, Sagar

Majhguwan is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Majguwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhguwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhguwan is 460272. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.27 hectares and falls under the 470021 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Majhguwan

As per Census 2011, Majhguwan village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 845 males and 704 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 833 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Majhguwan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,549845704
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294167127
Scheduled Castes (SC)21012387
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1759184
Literate Population831518313
Illiterate Population718327391

Nearby Villages of Majhguwan

Majhguwan 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)
BamhorikhurdNorth-East1.95 km
GaneshganjSouth-West2.18 km
ManjlaWest2.39 km
SasaSouth-East2.69 km
KhurdNorth-East2.86 km
DundaEast3.93 km
DhaboliSouth-West4.41 km
BhadranaNorth-West4.60 km
NaharmauNorth4.76 km
GorakhurdNorth-East4.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majhguwan

Public transport in the Majhguwan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Majhguwan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Majhguwan is about 42 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 Majhguwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Majhguwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Majhguwan

Where is Majhguwan located?

Majhguwan village is located in Banda Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majhguwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhguwan is Majguwan.

What is the pincode of Majhguwan?

The pincode of Majhguwan is 470021.

What is the population of Majhguwan?

Majhguwan has a total population of 1,549, including 845 males and 704 females.

How many households are there in Majhguwan?

There are 344 households in Majhguwan.

What is the literacy rate in Majhguwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhguwan is 53.65%. Male literacy is 61.30% and female literacy is 44.46%.