Majri Kalan - Nakur, Saharanpur

Majri Kalan is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Majri Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majri Kalan is 109658. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.09 hectares and falls under the 247342 pincode. Sarsawa is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Majri 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 Nakur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majri Kalan

As per Census 2011, Majri Kalan village has a total population of 1,161 people, consisting of 622 males and 539 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,161622539
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639766
Scheduled Castes (SC)390210180
Literate Population704423281
Illiterate Population457199258

Nearby Villages of Majri Kalan

Majri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LangheriWest0.71 km
KayampurSouth-West1.23 km
Ahmadpur SadatSouth-East1.35 km
Tit PaluNorth-West1.42 km
KundaWest1.42 km
AgwanheraSouth1.85 km
SakatpurNorth-West2.16 km
GogchiraWest2.25 km
KalyanpurNorth-West2.41 km
BudheraSouth-East2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majri Kalan

Majri Kalan 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 Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarsawa to Majri Kalan is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Majri Kalan is about 16 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 Majri Kalan

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

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

Health Facilities in Majri 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 Majri Kalan village are given below:

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

FAQs about Majri Kalan

Where is Majri Kalan located?

Majri Kalan village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majri Kalan?

Majri Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Majri Kalan?

The pincode of Majri Kalan is 247342.

What is the population of Majri Kalan?

Majri Kalan has a total population of 1,161, including 622 males and 539 females.

How many households are there in Majri Kalan?

There are 206 households in Majri Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Majri Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majri Kalan is 60.64%. Male literacy is 68.01% and female literacy is 52.13%.