Maigara - Dumaria, Gaya

Maigara is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Sewra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maigara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maigara is 256250. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Maigara

According to the 2011 Census, Maigara village had a total population of 2,318 people, including 1,195 males and 1,123 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.85%, with male literacy at 77.77% and female literacy at 61.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Maigara

Maigara 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 Maigara

Maigara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Maigara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Maigara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maigara

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

Health Facilities in Maigara

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

FAQs about Maigara