Majdia - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Majdia is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majdia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majdia is 322013. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.31 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Majdia

According to the 2011 Census, Majdia village had a total population of 2,720 people, including 1,425 males and 1,295 females, living in 659 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 76.75% and female literacy at 67.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Majdia

Majdia 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 Majdia

Majdia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Majdia is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Majdia is about 33 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 Majdia

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

Health Facilities in Majdia

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

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