Magahia - Pach Deuri, Gopalganj

Magahia is a village situated in the Pach Deuri subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pach Deuri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Magahiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magahia is 230184. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.23 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Magahia

As per Census 2011, Magahia village has a total population of 2,926 people, consisting of 1,498 males and 1,428 females. The village has 447 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 559 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,218 literate and 1,708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9261,4981,428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)559290269
Scheduled Castes (SC)473254219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)895039
Literate Population1,218784434
Illiterate Population1,708714994

Nearby Villages of Magahia

Magahia 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)
MathiaNorth1.16 km
Durga ChakNorth-West1.20 km
SohagpurNorth-East1.36 km
BhangahiNorth1.44 km
Barai BeliWest1.59 km
Beli DasaundhiWest2.10 km
Ter KhemrajNorth-West2.18 km
RaqbaSouth-East2.26 km
ChhitaunaNorth2.30 km
BankatiaNorth-West2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Magahia

Magahia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Magahia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Magahia is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magahia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Magahia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Magahia

Where is Magahia located?

Magahia village is located in Pach Deuri Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Magahia?

The Gram Panchayat of Magahia is Magahiya.

What is the pincode of Magahia?

The pincode of Magahia is 841437.

What is the population of Magahia?

Magahia has a total population of 2,926, including 1,498 males and 1,428 females.

How many households are there in Magahia?

There are 447 households in Magahia.

What is the literacy rate in Magahia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Magahia is 41.63%. Male literacy is 52.34% and female literacy is 30.39%.