Majhigan - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Majhigan is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhatchhatar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhigan is 388071. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Majhigan

As per Census 2011, Majhigan village has a total population of 595 people, consisting of 295 males and 300 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 431 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population595295300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793940
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055
Scheduled Tribes (ST)274126148
Literate Population431239192
Illiterate Population16456108

Nearby Villages of Majhigan

Majhigan 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)
BhatchhatarSouth-West1.14 km
SunaposiEast1.30 km
HiziliNorth1.62 km
RugudidihiSouth-East2.02 km
AsanbaniEast2.14 km
KendumaraSouth2.28 km
PatharpodaSouth-West2.29 km
MangalpurNorth-East2.31 km
PalgodaWest2.59 km
AsanaSouth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majhigan

Majhigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Rairangpur to Majhigan is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Majhigan is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhigan

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

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

Health Facilities in Majhigan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Majhigan

Where is Majhigan located?

Majhigan village is located in Bisoi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majhigan?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhigan is Bhatchhatar.

What is the pincode of Majhigan?

The pincode of Majhigan is 757033.

What is the population of Majhigan?

Majhigan has a total population of 595, including 295 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Majhigan?

There are 118 households in Majhigan.

What is the literacy rate in Majhigan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhigan is 72.44%. Male literacy is 81.02% and female literacy is 64.00%.