Maghua - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Maghua is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badnarini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maghua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maghua is 387475. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Maghua

According to the 2011 Census, Maghua village had a total population of 1,192 people, including 578 males and 614 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 72.87% and female literacy at 52.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Maghua

Maghua 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 Maghua

Public transport in the Maghua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Maghua is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Maghua is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maghua

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

Health Facilities in Maghua

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

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