Maghi - Adapur, Purbi Champaran

Maghi is a village situated in the Adapur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from Adapur and around 34 km from Motihari. Barwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maghi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maghi is 217548. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 845301 pincode. Raxaul is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Maghi

According to the 2011 Census, Maghi village had a total population of 3,001 people, including 1,569 males and 1,432 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.08%, with male literacy at 55.50% and female literacy at 29.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 664, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Maghi

Maghi 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 Maghi

Maghi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nakardei, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raxaul to Maghi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Maghi is about 34 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 Maghi

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

Health Facilities in Maghi

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

FAQs about Maghi