Magala - Hadagalli, Vijayanagara

Magala is a village situated in the Hadagalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hadagalli and around 158 km from Bellary. Magala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magala is 604605. The village covers a total geographical area of 4173.76 hectares and falls under the 583216 pincode. Hoovina Hadagalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Magala

According to the 2011 Census, Magala village had a total population of 5,755 people, including 2,899 males and 2,856 females, living in 1,223 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.64%, with male literacy at 76.82% and female literacy at 56.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,063, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 554.

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

Nearby Villages of Magala

Magala 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 Magala

Magala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devargudda, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoovina Hadagalli to Magala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Magala is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magala

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

Health Facilities in Magala

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

FAQs about Magala