Maghariya - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Maghariya is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Borwal Narwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maghariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maghariya is 216142. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Maghariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Maghariya

As per Census 2011, Maghariya village has a total population of 905 people, consisting of 485 males and 420 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 477 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Maghariya

Maghariya 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 Maghariya

Maghariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Maghariya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Maghariya is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maghariya

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

Health Facilities in Maghariya

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

FAQs about Maghariya