Majgaon - Khalapur, Raigad

Majgaon is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Khalapur and around 52 km from Alibag. Majgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majgaon is 553742. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 410220 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Majgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Majgaon village had a total population of 746 people, including 388 males and 358 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.55%, with male literacy at 87.39% and female literacy at 69.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Majgaon

Majgaon 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 Majgaon

Majgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowk, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Majgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Majgaon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majgaon

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

Health Facilities in Majgaon

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

FAQs about Majgaon