Mahagama
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Mahagama is a small town in the north-east of state Jharkhand
. Mahagama block is one of eight revenue blocks of Godda district
and an assembly
constituency in the India
n state
of Jharkhand
. Mahagama and Urjanagar together forms Twin town
s of Mahagama block and therefore is a major economic center of the district.The Urjanagar township is full planned and all the amenities can be seen here. Mahagama is located 25.88 km distance from its district main city Godda
and 278 km distance from its state capital Ranchi
.
months. Average daytime highs are in the mid 80s°F to low 90s°F (around 30–32 °C) throughout the state in July, with overnight lows in the mid 60s°F to low 70s°F (20–22 °C). Dust storms also occur occasionally in April and May. Morning fogs are seen in winter season.
(Ocimum tenuiflorum) is one easily available such plant.
in 80’s triggered the development of Mahagama. Since then it has grown from a small village to a potential town. Basua Chowk and Shopping Complex are main attraction for shoppers. Multiple hotels and complexes are opening due to growing demand. The town is also the home for Shyam Seva Trust Foundation, a charity organization that aims at helping poor and needy people of this territory. Land rates and Inflation have risen significantly in past years.
Government-run schools are affiliated to Jharkhand Academic Council, while most of the private schools are affiliated to CBSE boards. Some of them are recognized at state level.
, Bhagalpur
, Kahlgaon and Pirpanti. Public transport is provided by buses, auto rickshaws and local vans. Bus services are also available for Sahibganj, Dumka
, Deoghar
and Ranchi
. The territory has no rail link and air link.Helipad can be seen in the Urjanagar township of Mahagama. The nearest railway station is Kahlgaon Railway station. Jasidih
and Bhagalpur
Railway stations serve as primary gateway to travel other part of country.
is the most popular sport in Mahagama. People can be seen playing cricket on the streets. Football, Kabaddi
, Badminton
are some other popular sports played in this region. Rajendra Stadium is situated in the heart of Urjanagar town. This stadium has been hosting many state level games and other sport events. Durga Puja is a major festival of Mahagama. People from distant places come to worship and enjoy puja season. This festivity ends with Lanka Dahan program celebrated in the campus of Rajendra Stadium with full of viewers.
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
. Mahagama block is one of eight revenue blocks of Godda district
Godda District
Godda district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state in eastern India. It lies in the northeastern part of the state. The geographical area that now comprises Godda district was formerly part of the erstwhile Santhal Parganas district. Godda town is the headquarters of Godda...
and an assembly
Vidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
constituency in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
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of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
. Mahagama and Urjanagar together forms Twin town
Twin Town
Twin Town is a 1997 revenge comedy film made and set in South West Wales. It was directed by Kevin Allen and had a working title of Hot Dog; a hot dog van features in a number of scenes in the film. It stars real-life brothers Rhys Ifans and Llŷr Ifans and also features Dougray Scott...
s of Mahagama block and therefore is a major economic center of the district.The Urjanagar township is full planned and all the amenities can be seen here. Mahagama is located 25.88 km distance from its district main city Godda
Godda
Godda is a city and a municipality in Godda district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district has an area of 2110 km². The district headquarter is Godda.-Geography:...
and 278 km distance from its state capital Ranchi
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
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Geography
Mahagama is located at 25.03°N 87.32°E .The total area covered by the Mahagama block is about 15953 Hcs and the average elevation is 69 metres above sea level. Mahagama is surrounded by hilly areas with Kaleshari mountain in the east side of town. Laterite soil, Red soil are type of soil found in this block.Climate
Mahagama experiences hot dry summer, a good rainy season and cool winter. Thunder storms accompanied with sever squalls occur in pre-monsoonMonsoon
Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...
months. Average daytime highs are in the mid 80s°F to low 90s°F (around 30–32 °C) throughout the state in July, with overnight lows in the mid 60s°F to low 70s°F (20–22 °C). Dust storms also occur occasionally in April and May. Morning fogs are seen in winter season.
Flora and Fauna
Trees in this part of district can be classified in three groups – fruit-bearing tress , tress for timber and fuel and flower producing tress , Among fruit-bearing tress Mango, Jacktree, Date-palm, Imli, Plum, Wood Apple, Custard Apple, Bair tree (Ziziphus Mauritiana) are most common. Trees of jack fruit and mango are distributed across the block and Avla, Black plum, Guava, Papaya trees are also available in large number. Mahua (basis latifolia), Gamhar (genelina arborea), Asan (Terminalia tomentosa), Murga (Ptercarpus marsupium), Shisham (Dahbergia sissso), Sal (Shorearobusta), Margosa (Melia Azadirachta), Semar (Silk Cotton) and Sahjan (Morniga aneiphera) etc. are used as timber trees. Some medicinal plants have also been identified, which are used in incurable diseases. TulsiTulsi
Ocimum tenuiflorum Ocimum tenuiflorum Ocimum tenuiflorum (also tulsi, tulasī, or Holy Basil is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native throughout the Old World tropics and widespread as a cultivated plant and an escaped weed. It is an erect, much branched subshrub 30–60 cm...
(Ocimum tenuiflorum) is one easily available such plant.
Demographics
Town population has risen sharply in last decade due to development and migration from neighborhood areas. As of 2001 India census, the town had a population of 8,646. The following chart shows population statistics of Mahagama block:Devlopement
Establishment of Rajmahal Coal Mining ProjectLalmatia Colliery
Lalmatia Colliery was an underground coal mine run by private owners at Lalmatia, Distt- Santhal Paragana . After nationalisation of non Coking coal mines in India during 1973, this mine was also taken over by government of India and it came under Eastern Coalfields Limited Lalmatia Colliery was an...
in 80’s triggered the development of Mahagama. Since then it has grown from a small village to a potential town. Basua Chowk and Shopping Complex are main attraction for shoppers. Multiple hotels and complexes are opening due to growing demand. The town is also the home for Shyam Seva Trust Foundation, a charity organization that aims at helping poor and needy people of this territory. Land rates and Inflation have risen significantly in past years.
Education
Around 103 Primary School, 20 Middle School, 8 Secondary School, 1 Senior Secondary School and many private schools are functional in Mahagama block as per census 2001. In last few years, many private run secondary and higher-secondary schools are opened. Recently, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) is opened in town area to provide elementary level education with boarding facilities for girls belonging predominantly to the SC, ST, OBC and minorities in difficult areas.D.A.V Public School is the most reputed school which is also the best amongst nearby districts.Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is situated in the outer periphery of mahagama.Government-run schools are affiliated to Jharkhand Academic Council, while most of the private schools are affiliated to CBSE boards. Some of them are recognized at state level.
Popular Schools in Mahagama block
- D.A.V. Public School, Urjanagar
- J.N. High School, Mahagama
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bara Simra
- Mohan Aadarsh Madhya Vidalaya, Mahagama
- St. Thomas School, Mohanpur
- St. Michael Anglo Indian School, Mohanpur
- Bethel Mission School, Urjanagar
- Modern Public School, Mahagama
- S.D.N. Academy, Mahagama
- T.P. Children Academy, Mahagama
- M.P. Aadarsh, Mahagama
- Little Flower School, Mahagama
Transport
The town has frequent connection with GoddaGodda
Godda is a city and a municipality in Godda district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The district has an area of 2110 km². The district headquarter is Godda.-Geography:...
, Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur
Bhagdattpuram was one of the most influential towns in "Aryavarta" . It is supposed to have been concurrent to Patliputra or Patna. Bhagdattpuram finds its mention in the Vedas and Ramayana as well. It is supposed to be the kingdom of Daanvir Karna, the son of Kunti and the Sun God...
, Kahlgaon and Pirpanti. Public transport is provided by buses, auto rickshaws and local vans. Bus services are also available for Sahibganj, Dumka
Dumka
Dumka, headquarters of Dumka district, is a city and municipality in the state of Jharkhand, India. It was made the headquarters of the Santhal Pargana region which was carved out of Bhagalpur and Suri districts after The Great Santal Hul 1855. Presently, it is the commissionary headquarter of...
, Deoghar
Deoghar
Deoghar is the headquarters city of Deoghar District in the Santhal Parganas division of the state of Jharkhand, India. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre, having in Baidyanath Temple one of the twelve Shiva Jyothirlingams in India and also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.-Origin of...
and Ranchi
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
. The territory has no rail link and air link.Helipad can be seen in the Urjanagar township of Mahagama. The nearest railway station is Kahlgaon Railway station. Jasidih
Jasidih
Jasidih is a city and a notified area in Deoghar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.-Geography:Jasidih is located at . It has an average elevation of 260 metres ....
and Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur
Bhagdattpuram was one of the most influential towns in "Aryavarta" . It is supposed to have been concurrent to Patliputra or Patna. Bhagdattpuram finds its mention in the Vedas and Ramayana as well. It is supposed to be the kingdom of Daanvir Karna, the son of Kunti and the Sun God...
Railway stations serve as primary gateway to travel other part of country.
Sports and Lifestyle
CricketCricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
is the most popular sport in Mahagama. People can be seen playing cricket on the streets. Football, Kabaddi
Kabaddi
Kabaddi is a South Asian team sport...
, Badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
are some other popular sports played in this region. Rajendra Stadium is situated in the heart of Urjanagar town. This stadium has been hosting many state level games and other sport events. Durga Puja is a major festival of Mahagama. People from distant places come to worship and enjoy puja season. This festivity ends with Lanka Dahan program celebrated in the campus of Rajendra Stadium with full of viewers.
External links
- Jharkhand villege profile ©2006 JSAC, Dept. of IT, Govt. of Jharkhand
- List of the Assembly Constituencies in Jharkhand
- Pursuits & Knowledge Reference: Encyclopaedic, Specialised
- Villages information at villages.ws with village classified
- Mahagama, India Page by Falling Rain Genomics, Inc.
- Government of Jharkhand List of Nationalised (Rajkiya krit) schools
- Official website of Godda district
- JHARENVIS, A Environmental Information System of Dept. of Forrest & Environment, Jharkhand
- Explore India Mahagama page
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya