Majurjura - Kashipur, Purulia

Majurjura is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Kashipur and around 36.7 km from Purulia. Simla-dhanara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majurjura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majurjura is 330758. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.95 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Majurjura

As per Census 2011, Majurjura village has a total population of 1,204 people, consisting of 599 males and 605 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 628 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 850 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Majurjura

Majurjura 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 Majurjura

Majurjura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Majurjura is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Majurjura is about 36.7 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 Majurjura

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

Health Facilities in Majurjura

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

FAQs about Majurjura