Magura - Ratua - II, Malda

Magura is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from Pukhuria and around 37.1 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Magura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Magura is 312444. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.26 hectares and falls under the 732128 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Magura

According to the 2011 Census, Magura village had a total population of 4,561 people, including 2,285 males and 2,276 females, living in 908 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.82%, with male literacy at 51.50% and female literacy at 56.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Magura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Magura is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Magura is about 37.1 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