Magua - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Magua is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Gaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magua is 177813. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.83 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Itwa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Magua

According to the 2011 Census, Magua village had a total population of 650 people, including 330 males and 320 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.48%, with male literacy at 60.71% and female literacy at 31.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Magua

Magua 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 Magua

Magua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barhni, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itwa to Magua is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Magua is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magua

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

Health Facilities in Magua

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

FAQs about Magua