Magarway - Balodabazar, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Magarway is a village situated in the Balodabazar tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Baloda Bazar and around 95 km from Raipur. Paunsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magarway village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magarway is 443745. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.1 hectares and falls under the 493331 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Magarway village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Magarway

According to the 2011 Census, Magarway village had a total population of 292 people, including 161 males and 131 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 59.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Magarway

Magarway 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 Magarway

Magarway 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 Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Magarway is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Magarway is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magarway

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

Health Facilities in Magarway

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

FAQs about Magarway