Maghla - Sam, Jaisalmer

Maghla is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 189 km from Jaisalmer and around 189 km from Jaisalmer. Mandhla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maghla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maghla is 086027. The village covers a total geographical area of 2130.42 hectares and falls under the 345034 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 189 km away.

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

Population of Maghla

According to the 2011 Census, Maghla village had a total population of 273 people, including 244 males and 29 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 89.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Maghla

Maghla 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 Maghla

Public transport in the Maghla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Maghla is about 189 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maghla

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

Health Facilities in Maghla

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

FAQs about Maghla