Majri - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Majri is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Vikasnagar and around 38 km from Dehradun. Majri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majri is 045029. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.02 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Majri

According to the 2011 Census, Majri village had a total population of 2,044 people, including 1,071 males and 973 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.82%, with male literacy at 70.22% and female literacy at 54.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Majri

Majri 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 Majri

Public transport in the Majri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Majri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Majri is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majri

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

Health Facilities in Majri

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 village are given below:

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