Maghara

Maghara is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 96km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Maghara village. As per 2009 stats, Sayri is the gram panchayat of Maghara village.

Here you can discover what makes Maghara unique in its vibrant Jubbal-Shimla region. You’ll see Maghara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Maghara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maghara is 025952. The village spans a total geographical area of 52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171215. Jubbal is nearest town to Maghara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Maghara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Maghara

Population of Maghara

According to the 2011 Census, Maghara has a total population of about 196, with approximately 102 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 76 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.65%, with male literacy at about 92.16% and female literacy near 72.34%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maghara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maghara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Maghara. As per the 2011 stats, Maghara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Maghara

Knowing the nearby villages of Maghara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Maghara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maghara