Majher - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Majher is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Majher village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majher is 038517. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 140115 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Majher village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandpur Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Majher

According to the 2011 Census, Majher village had a total population of 829 people, including 422 males and 407 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 67.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Majher

Majher 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 Majher

Majher is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Majher is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majher

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

Health Facilities in Majher

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

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