Magurapunja - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Magurapunja is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kabisuryanagar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Subalaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magurapunja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magurapunja is 411378. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 761104 pincode. Kavisurjyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Magurapunja 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 Magurapunja

As per Census 2011, Magurapunja village has a total population of 2,048 people, consisting of 1,024 males and 1,024 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,330 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Magurapunja

Magurapunja 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 Magurapunja

Public transport in the Magurapunja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavisurjyanagar to Magurapunja is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Magurapunja is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magurapunja

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

Health Facilities in Magurapunja

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

FAQs about Magurapunja