Mahgawan, Hardoi

Mahgawan is located about 14 km north of Sandila, the tehsil headquarters.[2]^: 218

At the turn of the 20th century, Mahgawan was described (as "Mahgaon") as a large village located in the centre of pargana Kalyanmal, with a village school and a bazar holding markets two days per week. Its population was 2,952 as of 1901, and its zamindars were Sakarwar Rajputs.[2]^: 218

As of 2011, Mahgawan had a population of 8,037, in 1,523 households.[1]^: 441 This population was 53.8% male (4,346) and 46.2% female (3,711). The 0-6 age group numbered 1,467 (859 male and 608 female), or 18.3% of the total population. 3,569 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 44.4% of the total.[3]^: 330–1

The 1981 census recorded Mahgawan as having a population of 5,589 people, in 1,095 households.[4]^: 252–3

The 1961 census recorded Mahgawan (as "Mahagawan") as comprising 10 hamlets, with a total population of 4,223 people (2,272 male and 1,951 female), in 817 households and 651 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 2,729 acres and it had a post office and medical practitioner at that point.[5]^: cxxxiv

As of 2011, Mahgawan had 2 primary schools and 2 private/non-government-run healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by tap, well, and hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a sub post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[1]^: 441–5