Uttar Maju - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Uttar Maju is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Jagatballavpur and around 28.2 km from Howrah. Maju serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Maju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Maju is 332731. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.56 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Maju

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Maju village had a total population of 3,691 people, including 1,852 males and 1,839 females, living in 839 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.30%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 75.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,906, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Maju

Uttar Maju 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 Uttar Maju

Uttar Maju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abada, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Uttar Maju is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Uttar Maju is about 28.2 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 Uttar Maju

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Maju

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

FAQs about Uttar Maju