Magha - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Magha is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Melchhamunda and around 60 km from Bargarh. Chikhili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magha is 380187. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 768035 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Magha

According to the 2011 Census, Magha village had a total population of 379 people, including 186 males and 193 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 89.82% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Magha

Magha 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 Magha

Magha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Magha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Magha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magha

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

Health Facilities in Magha

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

FAQs about Magha