Majhi Para - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Majhi Para is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Narayanpur and around 27 km from Barasat. Majhipara-palasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majhi Para village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majhi Para is 323079. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 743145 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Majhi Para village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naihati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majhi Para

According to the 2011 Census, Majhi Para village had a total population of 3,280 people, including 1,666 males and 1,614 females, living in 779 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Majhi Para

Majhi Para 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 Majhi Para

Majhi Para is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanchrapara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Majhi Para is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Majhi Para is about 27 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 Majhi Para

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

Health Facilities in Majhi Para

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

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