Magurahi - Barun, Aurangabad

Magurahi is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magurahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magurahi is 253725. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Magurahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Magurahi

As per Census 2011, Magurahi village has a total population of 847 people, consisting of 414 males and 433 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 561 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population847414433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1798891
Scheduled Castes (SC)561272289
Literate Population449264185
Illiterate Population398150248

Nearby Villages of Magurahi

Magurahi 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)
GamhariNorth0.69 km
Khaira BandhWest1.04 km
Kado KhariEast1.13 km
BanahiNorth-East1.41 km
Karma MisirSouth1.95 km
KareaNorth-East2.11 km
ItahatNorth-West2.35 km
AmaunaSouth-East2.37 km
PunabarSouth-East2.92 km
BiseniWest2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Magurahi

Magurahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Magurahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magurahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Magurahi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Magurahi 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 Magurahi

Where is Magurahi located?

Magurahi village is located in Barun Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Magurahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Magurahi is Khaira.

What is the pincode of Magurahi?

The pincode of Magurahi is 824112.

What is the population of Magurahi?

Magurahi has a total population of 847, including 414 males and 433 females.

How many households are there in Magurahi?

There are 144 households in Magurahi.

What is the literacy rate in Magurahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Magurahi is 53.01%. Male literacy is 63.77% and female literacy is 42.73%.