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

As per Census 2011, Magha village has a total population of 379 people, consisting of 186 males and 193 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 264 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Magha are given below:

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