Majhursai - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Majhursai is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Phupagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhursai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhursai is 424055. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Majhursai

According to the 2011 Census, Majhursai village had a total population of 714 people, including 338 males and 376 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.74%, with male literacy at 70.28% and female literacy at 40.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 421.

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 Population714338376
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135261
Scheduled Castes (SC)18686100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)421195226
Literate Population329201128
Illiterate Population385137248

Nearby Villages of Majhursai

Majhursai 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)
OlmaWest1.82 km
PhupgaonNorth-East2.19 km
ChilgudaNorth-West2.20 km
GadramalNorth-West2.49 km
ChikiliSouth-West2.70 km
MadhupurEast3.08 km
KadopadarNorth3.46 km
DhansaraSouth3.49 km
GatabandhaSouth-East4.09 km
KokasaraNorth-West4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majhursai

Majhursai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Bhawanipatna to Majhursai is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhursai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Majhursai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Majhursai

Where is Majhursai located?

Majhursai village is located in Kokasara Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Majhursai?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhursai is Phupagaon.

What is the pincode of Majhursai?

The pincode of Majhursai is 766019.

What is the population of Majhursai?

Majhursai had a total population of 714, including 338 males and 376 females.

How many households are there in Majhursai?

Majhursai had 192 households.

What is the literacy rate in Majhursai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhursai was 54.74%. Male literacy was 70.28% and female literacy was 40.63%.