Maijapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Maijapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonel Ganj and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Maijapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maijapur is 174916. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.51 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Maijapur

As per Census 2011, Maijapur village has a total population of 2,626 people, consisting of 1,403 males and 1,223 females. The village has 416 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,560 literate and 1,066 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6261,4031,223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438239199
Scheduled Castes (SC)284150134
Literate Population1,560965595
Illiterate Population1,066438628

Nearby Villages of Maijapur

Maijapur 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)
MangurahiNorth-West1.68 km
Haldhar MauWest1.75 km
KapoorpurSouth-West2.07 km
BamderaEast2.10 km
Sarbang PurNorth-East2.13 km
Pure SangamSouth-East2.19 km
Parsa GodriSouth2.22 km
Singh PurNorth2.45 km
Bataura Bakhtawar SinghSouth-West2.81 km
DhanuhaSouth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maijapur

Maijapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Maijapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Maijapur is about 15 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 Maijapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Maijapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Maijapur

Where is Maijapur located?

Maijapur village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maijapur?

Maijapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maijapur?

The pincode of Maijapur is 271502.

What is the population of Maijapur?

Maijapur has a total population of 2,626, including 1,403 males and 1,223 females.

How many households are there in Maijapur?

There are 416 households in Maijapur.

What is the literacy rate in Maijapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maijapur is 59.41%. Male literacy is 68.78% and female literacy is 48.65%.