Magaraha - Chunar, Mirzapur

Magaraha is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Mangraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magaraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magaraha is 212357. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.12 hectares and falls under the 231306 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Magaraha 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 Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Magaraha

According to the 2011 Census, Magaraha village had a total population of 2,451 people, including 1,285 males and 1,166 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.95%, with male literacy at 94.66% and female literacy at 78.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Magaraha

Magaraha 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 Magaraha

Magaraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dagmagpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Magaraha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Magaraha 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 Magaraha

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

Health Facilities in Magaraha

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

FAQs about Magaraha