Maguni - Muniguda, Rayagada

Maguni is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Ambadala and around 75 km from Rayagada . Sibapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maguni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maguni is 424821. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Maguni

As per Census 2011, Maguni village has a total population of 221 people, consisting of 97 males and 124 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,278 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population22197124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331419
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Literate Population814932
Illiterate Population1404892

Nearby Villages of Maguni

Maguni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BijabandiliSouth-West0.79 km
DepagudaNorth-East1.16 km
GhodaghatiNorth1.38 km
SitarampurEast1.92 km
OsurapadaSouth-West2.10 km
GelakutaNorth2.26 km
KoradangaEast2.71 km
GoudagudaNorth-East2.77 km
KutendeliWest3.06 km
MajhidohikhalEast3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maguni

Maguni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Maguni is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Maguni is about 75 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 Maguni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Maguni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Maguni

Where is Maguni located?

Maguni village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maguni?

The Gram Panchayat of Maguni is Sibapadar.

What is the pincode of Maguni?

The pincode of Maguni is 765020.

What is the population of Maguni?

Maguni has a total population of 221, including 97 males and 124 females.

How many households are there in Maguni?

There are 63 households in Maguni.

What is the literacy rate in Maguni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maguni is 36.65%. Male literacy is 50.52% and female literacy is 25.81%.