Majhara - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Majhara is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 88.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nandigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhara is 316094. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.48 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Jangipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Majhara

As per Census 2011, Majhara village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 203 males and 221 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 226 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhara

Majhara 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 Majhara

Majhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jangipur to Majhara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Majhara is about 88.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhara

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

Health Facilities in Majhara

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

FAQs about Majhara