Majhina - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Majhina is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhina is 311134. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.19 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Majhina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majhina

According to the 2011 Census, Majhina village had a total population of 254 people, including 126 males and 128 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.53%, with male literacy at 83.62% and female literacy at 71.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhina

Majhina 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 Majhina

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Majhina. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Majhina is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Majhina is about 9.7 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 Majhina

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

Health Facilities in Majhina

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

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