Majhkhet - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Majhkhet is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 80 km from Tehri and around 80 km from New Tehri. Manjkhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhkhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhkhet is 043731. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.59 hectares and falls under the 249196 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Majhkhet

According to the 2011 Census, Majhkhet village had a total population of 155 people, including 69 males and 86 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,246 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.68%, with male literacy at 69.81% and female literacy at 52.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhkhet

Majhkhet 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 Majhkhet

Majhkhet is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Majhkhet is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Majhkhet is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhkhet

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

Health Facilities in Majhkhet

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

FAQs about Majhkhet