Majhauli - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Majhauli is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Jiganahawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhauli is 214325. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.13 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Bijpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Majhauli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majhauli

According to the 2011 Census, Majhauli village had a total population of 589 people, including 292 males and 297 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.12%, with male literacy at 49.59% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 558.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population589292297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135063
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)558275283
Literate Population21012090
Illiterate Population379172207

Nearby Villages of Majhauli

Majhauli 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)
TekuwariSouth1.76 km
JiganahawaNorth1.99 km
Bhal PahariEast2.12 km
MahuliWest2.44 km
AraghatNorth-East3.06 km
MajethNorth-East3.55 km
Karam GhatiSouth-East3.72 km
BhawarEast4.22 km
NawatoliSouth4.65 km
BichhiyariSouth-East5.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majhauli

Majhauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnashilla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Bijpur to Majhauli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Majhauli is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Majhauli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Majhauli 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Majhauli

Where is Majhauli located?

Majhauli village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Majhauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Majhauli is Jiganahawa.

What is the pincode of Majhauli?

The pincode of Majhauli is 231208.

What is the population of Majhauli?

Majhauli had a total population of 589, including 292 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Majhauli?

Majhauli had 105 households.

What is the literacy rate in Majhauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majhauli was 44.12%. Male literacy was 49.59% and female literacy was 38.46%.