Magurapada - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Magurapada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kaithada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magurapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magurapada is 412858. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Magurapada

According to the 2011 Census, Magurapada village had a total population of 339 people, including 173 males and 166 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 57.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Magurapada

Magurapada 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 Magurapada

Magurapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Magurapada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Magurapada is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magurapada

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

Health Facilities in Magurapada

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

FAQs about Magurapada