Magdiha - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Magdiha is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Hata and around 55 km from Kushinagar. Magdiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magdiha is 188771. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.55 hectares and falls under the 274306 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Magdiha

As per Census 2011, Magdiha village has a total population of 2,164 people, consisting of 1,123 males and 1,041 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,190 literate and 974 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1641,1231,041
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351195156
Scheduled Castes (SC)381198183
Literate Population1,190724466
Illiterate Population974399575

Nearby Villages of Magdiha

Magdiha 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)
RithiaSouth-West1.22 km
HoliaNorth-West1.35 km
Rampur MafiNorth1.42 km
Sinduria BishunpurNorth-East1.59 km
Mundera LalaSouth-East1.62 km
SidhawalWest2.00 km
Ghoda DeurEast2.04 km
Sugga PakarNorth-East2.06 km
JadopurSouth2.26 km
HarkhapurSouth-West2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Magdiha

Magdiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipraich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Magdiha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Magdiha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magdiha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Magdiha 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 Magdiha

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

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

FAQs about Magdiha

Where is Magdiha located?

Magdiha village is located in Kaptanganj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Magdiha?

Magdiha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Magdiha?

The pincode of Magdiha is 274306.

What is the population of Magdiha?

Magdiha has a total population of 2,164, including 1,123 males and 1,041 females.

How many households are there in Magdiha?

There are 351 households in Magdiha.

What is the literacy rate in Magdiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Magdiha is 54.99%. Male literacy is 64.47% and female literacy is 44.76%.