Ankuri Village - Goh, Aurangabad

Ankuri is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Mirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankuri is 252920. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ankuri

As per Census 2011, Ankuri village has a total population of 1,385 people, consisting of 709 males and 676 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 721 literate and 664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ankuri are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,385 709 676
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 255 134 121
Scheduled Castes (SC) 497 263 234
Literate Population 721 456 265
Illiterate Population 664 253 411

Nearby Villages of Ankuri

Ankuri 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SisaulSouth-West1.58 km
NimanSouth1.59 km
MirpurSouth-East1.65 km
MalahraWest1.67 km
JakhauraNorth1.98 km
GorkattiNorth2.44 km
DularchakSouth2.54 km
ParasiNorth-East2.55 km
ShahpurNorth-West2.58 km
JagadispurSouth-West2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ankuri

Public transport in the Ankuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Ankuri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ankuri is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ankuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ankuri

Where is Ankuri located?

Ankuri village is located in Goh Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ankuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Ankuri is Mirpur.

What is the pincode of Ankuri?

The pincode of Ankuri is 824203.

What is the population of Ankuri?

Ankuri has a total population of 1,385, including 709 males and 676 females.

How many households are there in Ankuri?

There are 238 households in Ankuri.

What is the literacy rate in Ankuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ankuri is 52.06%. Male literacy is 64.32% and female literacy is 39.20%.