Majatpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Majatpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majatpur is 311363. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.39 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Majatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Majatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Majatpur village had a total population of 553 people, including 283 males and 270 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 75.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 402, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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 Population553283270
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412417
Scheduled Castes (SC)402202200
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884642
Literate Population416224192
Illiterate Population1375978

Nearby Villages of Majatpur

Majatpur 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)
Dakshin NagarNorth-West1.00 km
JabaripurNorth1.06 km
SanaparaSouth-West1.23 km
Purba ChakbhikanWest1.37 km
ChingispurSouth-East1.46 km
BangalipurWest1.70 km
PirijpurSouth1.80 km
DurgapurNorth-East1.85 km
SingalNorth2.04 km
Chak AndharuWest2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majatpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Majatpur. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Majatpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Majatpur is about 19.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Majatpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Majatpur

Where is Majatpur located?

Majatpur village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Majatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Majatpur is Chingishpur.

What is the pincode of Majatpur?

The pincode of Majatpur is 733145.

What is the population of Majatpur?

Majatpur had a total population of 553, including 283 males and 270 females.

How many households are there in Majatpur?

Majatpur had 138 households.

What is the literacy rate in Majatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majatpur was 81.25%. Male literacy was 86.49% and female literacy was 75.89%.