Majkhanra - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Majkhanra is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.8 km from Nutanhat and around 45.4 km from Barddhaman. Paligram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majkhanra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majkhanra is 319034. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Majkhanra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Majkhanra

As per Census 2011, Majkhanra village has a total population of 2,360 people, consisting of 1,222 males and 1,138 females. The village has 634 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,204 literate and 1,156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 852 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Majkhanra

Majkhanra 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 Majkhanra

Majkhanra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Majkhanra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Majkhanra is about 45.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majkhanra

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

Health Facilities in Majkhanra

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

FAQs about Majkhanra