Majhia - Boriguma, Koraput

Majhia is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Aunli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhia is 428217. The village covers a total geographical area of 534 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Majhia

According to the 2011 Census, Majhia village had a total population of 960 people, including 487 males and 473 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.80%, with male literacy at 64.45% and female literacy at 30.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhia

Majhia 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 Majhia

Majhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Majhia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Majhia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhia

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

Health Facilities in Majhia

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

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