Magura - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Magura is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 86.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magura is 310557. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.12 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Magura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Magura

According to the 2011 Census, Magura village had a total population of 180 people, including 89 males and 91 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.42%, with male literacy at 56.96% and female literacy at 51.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Magura

Magura 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 Magura

Public transport in the Magura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Magura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Magura is about 86.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Magura

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

Health Facilities in Magura

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

FAQs about Magura