Uttar Majhgram - Kranti, Jalpaiguri

Uttar Majhgram is a village situated in the Kranti subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 41.4 km from Malbazar and around 30.3 km from Jalpaiguri . Rajadanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Majhgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Majhgram is 306955. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.5 hectares and falls under the 735218 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Majhgram

As per Census 2011, Uttar Majhgram village has a total population of 3,092 people, consisting of 1,578 males and 1,514 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 429 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,870 literate and 1,222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 277 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Majhgram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0921,5781,514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)429208221
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,223630593
Scheduled Tribes (ST)277152125
Literate Population1,8701,033837
Illiterate Population1,222545677

Nearby Villages of Uttar Majhgram

Uttar Majhgram 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)
Uttar ChengmariWest1.40 km
Jogesh Chandra Tea GardenSouth-West1.80 km
Jhar MajhgramEast1.88 km
DhalabariNorth2.07 km
Mal Hati ForestSouth-West2.24 km
KrantiSouth-East2.72 km
KodalkatiEast3.15 km
Dakshin HanskhaliNorth-West3.36 km
Dakshin MajhgramSouth-East3.52 km
Paschim DolaigaonSouth-West3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttar Majhgram

Uttar Majhgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dam Dim, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Uttar Majhgram is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Uttar Majhgram is about 30.3 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 Majhgram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Uttar Majhgram

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 Majhgram village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Uttar Majhgram

Where is Uttar Majhgram located?

Uttar Majhgram village is located in Kranti Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Majhgram?

The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Majhgram is Rajadanga.

What is the pincode of Uttar Majhgram?

The pincode of Uttar Majhgram is 735218.

What is the population of Uttar Majhgram?

Uttar Majhgram has a total population of 3,092, including 1,578 males and 1,514 females.

How many households are there in Uttar Majhgram?

There are 674 households in Uttar Majhgram.

What is the literacy rate in Uttar Majhgram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Majhgram is 60.48%. Male literacy is 65.46% and female literacy is 55.28%.