Magurmari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Magurmari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 36.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magurmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magurmari is 307489. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.1 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri(nm) is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Magurmari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Magurmari

According to the 2011 Census, Magurmari village had a total population of 504 people, including 278 males and 226 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.15%, with male literacy at 72.91% and female literacy at 55.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Magurmari

Magurmari 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 Magurmari

Public transport in the Magurmari is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri(nm) to Magurmari is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Magurmari is about 36.3 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 Magurmari

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

Health Facilities in Magurmari

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

FAQs about Magurmari