Magra (Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer)
Magra | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): The Golden city | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,663 ha (13,994 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 745 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 345027[1] |
| Village code | 02075300 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-15 |
| Website | jaisalmer |
Magra is a small village of 5663 hectares in Fatehgarh Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, nicknamed ""The Golden city"" in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Magra depends on JAISALMER, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, Two Wells supply, One tank, One tubewell, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Magra is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tubewell. Magra's pin code is 345027[4], and village code is 02075300. The area of Magra is segregated as 744.07 hectares unirrigated, the 4811.14 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 108.02 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Magra has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Magra is a census village in the district of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 745 and has total administration over 142 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Magra has 142 children, 95 boys and 47 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 69 (9.26%) males constitute 38 (5.10%) of the population and females 31 (4.16%).
Medical facility
- Magra has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 318 people are literate in Magra out of which 239 are males and 79 are females.
Magra has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 378 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 214 male, 164 female with 373 (98.68%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 212 males and 161 females. 207 males and 158 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 1 male and 1 female agricultural labor. 5 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Jaisalmer to sell ghee and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 345027 and Post Offices under 345027 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "Pin Code 345027 and Post Offices under 345027 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "345027 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "Pincode 345027". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.