Magura - Pandua, Hooghly

Magura is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Pandua and around 33.4 km from Chinsura. Panchagara-toregram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magura is 324772. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.8 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Magura

As per Census 2011, Magura village has a total population of 2,320 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,143 females. The village has 549 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,602 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 378 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Magura are given below:

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

Magura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Magura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Magura is about 33.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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