Majhina - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Majhina is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 28.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhina is 310776. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.8 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Majhina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Majhina

According to the 2011 Census, Majhina village had a total population of 284 people, including 149 males and 135 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 66.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274.

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

Majhina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Majhina is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Majhina is about 28.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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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