Magra - Lohawat, Phalodi

Magra is a village situated in the Lohawat tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from Phalodi and around 115 km from Jodhpur. Lohawat Vishnawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magra is 084456. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 342302 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Magra

As per Census 2011, Magra village has a total population of 1,311 people, consisting of 665 males and 646 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Magra

Magra 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 Magra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Magra. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Magra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Magra is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magra

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

Health Facilities in Magra

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

FAQs about Magra