Magutur - Ardhaveedu, Markapuram

Magutur is a village situated in the Ardhaveedu mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Ardhaveedu and around 128 km from Ongole. Maguturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magutur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magutur is 590870. The village covers a total geographical area of 1618 hectares and falls under the 523333 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Magutur

As per Census 2011, Magutur village has a total population of 2,422 people, consisting of 1,217 males and 1,205 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,078 literate and 1,344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 764 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4221,2171,205
Child Population (0–6 yrs)350180170
Scheduled Castes (SC)238112126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764379385
Literate Population1,078705373
Illiterate Population1,344512832

Nearby Villages of Magutur

Magutur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Potti Basavai PalleSouth3.49 km
Ayyavari PalleSouth-West5.98 km
Peda KandukurSouth-West7.37 km
GottipadiaEast7.75 km
KakarlaSouth-East8.15 km
DonakondaSouth-West9.23 km
Thippaya PalemEast9.49 km
GannepalleWest9.51 km
JangamguntlaSouth-East10.31 km
AkkacheruvuNorth-East11.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Magutur

Magutur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cumbum, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Magutur is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Magutur is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magutur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Magutur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Magutur

Where is Magutur located?

Magutur village is located in Ardhaveedu Mandal, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Magutur?

The Gram Panchayat of Magutur is Maguturu.

What is the pincode of Magutur?

The pincode of Magutur is 523333.

What is the population of Magutur?

Magutur has a total population of 2,422, including 1,217 males and 1,205 females.

How many households are there in Magutur?

There are 620 households in Magutur.

What is the literacy rate in Magutur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Magutur is 44.51%. Male literacy is 57.93% and female literacy is 30.95%.