Maijdia - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Maijdia is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 32.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Jugalkishore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maijdia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maijdia is 322123. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.73 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Ranahgat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Maijdia

As per Census 2011, Maijdia village has a total population of 2,989 people, consisting of 1,548 males and 1,441 females. The village has 687 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,251 literate and 738 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,063 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maijdia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maijdia

Maijdia 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 Maijdia

Maijdia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranahgat to Maijdia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Maijdia is about 32.3 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 Maijdia

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

Health Facilities in Maijdia

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

FAQs about Maijdia