Magardha - Banda, Sagar

Magardha is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Magrdha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magardha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magardha is 460191. The village covers a total geographical area of 735.11 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Magardha

According to the 2011 Census, Magardha village had a total population of 2,270 people, including 1,192 males and 1,078 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.91%, with male literacy at 79.90% and female literacy at 52.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Magardha

Magardha 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 Magardha

Magardha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Makronia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Magardha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Magardha is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magardha

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

Health Facilities in Magardha

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

FAQs about Magardha