Majura - Purulia - I, Purulia

Majura is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Purulia and around 19.2 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majura is 331025. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.41 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Majura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Majura

According to the 2011 Census, Majura village had a total population of 491 people, including 258 males and 233 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 61.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Majura

Majura 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 Majura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Majura. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Majura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Majura is about 19.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majura

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

Health Facilities in Majura

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

FAQs about Majura