Magura - Asika, Ganjam

Magura is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Haridapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magura is 411259. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Magura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Magura

According to the 2011 Census, Magura village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 640 males and 594 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 89.97% and female literacy at 65.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Magura

Magura 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 Magura

Public transport in the Magura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Magura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Magura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magura

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

Health Facilities in Magura

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

FAQs about Magura