Majhigram - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Majhigram is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhigram is 311184. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.51 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Majhigram

As per Census 2011, Majhigram village has a total population of 1,031 people, consisting of 515 males and 516 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 650 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhigram

Majhigram 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 Majhigram

Public transport in the Majhigram is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Majhigram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Majhigram is about 9.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majhigram

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

Health Facilities in Majhigram

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

FAQs about Majhigram