Majdob - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Majdob is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Bongaon and around 59.9 km from Barasat. Ganganandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majdob village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majdob is 322602. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.73 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Majdob

According to the 2011 Census, Majdob village had a total population of 772 people, including 379 males and 393 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.98%, with male literacy at 77.58% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Majdob

Majdob 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 Majdob

Majdob is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Majdob is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Majdob is about 59.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majdob

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

Health Facilities in Majdob

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

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