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

According to the 2011 Census, Magdiha village had a total population of 2,164 people, including 1,123 males and 1,041 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.64%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 52.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Magdiha