Maga Rahi - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Maga Rahi is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa Barauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maga Rahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maga Rahi is 216637. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.16 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Maga Rahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sikta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maga Rahi

As per Census 2011, Maga Rahi village has a total population of 1,983 people, consisting of 1,048 males and 935 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 879 literate and 1,104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maga Rahi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maga Rahi

Maga Rahi 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 Maga Rahi

Public transport in the Maga Rahi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Maga Rahi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Maga Rahi is about 36 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 Maga Rahi

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

Health Facilities in Maga Rahi

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

FAQs about Maga Rahi