Majherhat

Majherhat is a village located in Budge Budge Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dongaria (tehsildar office) and 22.8km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Naskarpur is the gram panchayat of Majherhat village.

Here you can discover what makes Majherhat unique in its vibrant Budge Budge Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Majherhat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Majherhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Majherhat is 333371. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743377. Dakshin Raipur is nearest town to Majherhat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Majherhat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Majherhat

Population of Majherhat

According to the 2011 Census, Majherhat has a total population of about 2,123, with approximately 1,083 males and 1,040 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 297 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.30%, with male literacy at about 73.78% and female literacy near 62.60%. There are around 440 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Majherhat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Majherhat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Majherhat. As per the 2011 stats, Majherhat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Majherhat

Knowing the nearby villages of Majherhat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Majherhat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Majherhat