Majhdia

Majdia, also known as Majhdia, is a City in Krishnaganj CD Block in Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal, India. This city is under Krishnaganj police station.[1]

Not to be confused with Majdia or Nabadwip (community development block).
Majhdia
City
Majdia Railway station
Majhdia
Location in West Bengal, India
Coordinates: 23.4149°N 88.7196°E / 23.4149; 88.7196
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNadia
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total11,995
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituencyRanaghat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKrishnaganj
Websitenadia.nic.in

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Majhdia had a total population of 11,995, of which 6,112 (51%) were males and 5,883 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,163. The total number of literates in Majhdia was 8,315 (76.76% of the population over 6 years).[2]

CD Block HQ

The headquarters of Kaliganj CD Block are located at Majhdia.[3]

Education

Majhdia college knowned as Sudhiranjan Lahiri Mahavidyalaya is situated here. Majdia Rail Bazar High School(boys) and Shib Mohini Kanya Vidyapith(girls) are the schools, providing 10+2 education to the locals & surrounding areas. There are many primary schools in the locality.

Transport

SH 8, originates from Majhdia and runs to Santaldih (in Purulia district).[4]

Majhdia railway station is connected by railway with Kolkata through the Sealdah–Ranaghat - Gede line. Bus services are frequently available towards district sadar Krishnagar and Ranaghat town.

References
  1. Majdia. "INDIAN VILLAGE DIRECTORY". villageinfo.in. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  2. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  3. "District Census Handbook: Nadia, Series 20 Part XII A" (PDF). Map of Nadia with CD Block HQs and Police Stations (on the fourth page). Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  4. "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 5 May 2017.

Economy

Mainly based on agro-economy(based on agriculture). Fruits like mangoes, litchi & vegetables are regularly sent to Kolkata by train & trucks. Mangoes & jackfruits are directly sent to other states like Punjab, UP, etc. "KHEJUR-GUR" of Majhdia is very popular in the state. Even Majhdia is experiencing to export this "gur" to USA, UK, CANADA.

Many servicemen also living here, most of them are from near by remote areas.Dr.N G Adhikari and prof Tapan Kumar Biswas are also lived here.

Immigrants

This is "mini-Bangladesh", there are many new illegal immigrants from our near by country Bangladesh.

That is for why pressure on land is huge. Also people are coming from near by remote areas to live in Majhdia. Price of land is huge in this area.


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