Mahgavan - Atrauli, Aligarh

Mahgavan is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Mahgavan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahgavan is 122107. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.04 hectares and falls under the 202280 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mahgavan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atrauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahgavan

According to the 2011 Census, Mahgavan village had a total population of 1,522 people, including 793 males and 729 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.78%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 52.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahgavan

Mahgavan 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 Mahgavan

Public transport in the Mahgavan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Mahgavan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Mahgavan is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahgavan

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

Health Facilities in Mahgavan

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

FAQs about Mahgavan