Majha Kalan - Basti

Majha Kalan is a village situated in the Basti tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Basti, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Majha Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majha Kalan is 181393. The village covers a total geographical area of 1671.9 hectares and falls under the 272301 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Majha Kalan

As per Census 2011, Majha Kalan village has a total population of 623 people, consisting of 343 males and 280 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Majha Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Majha Kalan

Majha Kalan 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 Majha Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Majha Kalan. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Majha Kalan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Majha Kalan is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majha Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Majha Kalan

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

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