Majgaon - Bhikiasain, Almora

Majgaon is a village situated in the Bhikiasain tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhikiyasain and around 90 km from Almora. Dugoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majgaon is 051837. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.25 hectares and falls under the 263667 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Majgaon

As per Census 2011, Majgaon village has a total population of 118 people, consisting of 47 males and 71 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,510 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Majgaon

Majgaon 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 Majgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Majgaon. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Majgaon is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Majgaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majgaon

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

Health Facilities in Majgaon

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

FAQs about Majgaon