Malagahiya - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Malagahiya is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Malgahiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malagahiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malagahiya is 175982. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.13 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Malagahiya 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malagahiya

According to the 2011 Census, Malagahiya village had a total population of 1,096 people, including 513 males and 583 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 58.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Malagahiya

Malagahiya 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 Malagahiya

Malagahiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Malagahiya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Malagahiya 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 Malagahiya

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

Health Facilities in Malagahiya

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

FAQs about Malagahiya