Ankupa - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Ankupa is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Verma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankupa is 254261. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 824123 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ankupa

As per Census 2011, Ankupa village has a total population of 779 people, consisting of 394 males and 385 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 537 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population779394385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196059
Scheduled Castes (SC)262133129
Literate Population537312225
Illiterate Population24282160

Nearby Villages of Ankupa

Ankupa 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhibarNorth0.87 km
IbrahimpurSouth-West1.09 km
KasimpurNorth-West1.28 km
SaraiwarEast1.44 km
Simri BalaSouth1.58 km
Saidpur NaugharaWest1.63 km
PipraNorth1.79 km
ParanpurWest2.07 km
MajharEast2.11 km
BarhetaNorth-East2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ankupa

Ankupa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Ankupa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankupa

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

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

Health Facilities in Ankupa

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

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

FAQs about Ankupa

Where is Ankupa located?

Ankupa village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ankupa?

The Gram Panchayat of Ankupa is Verma.

What is the pincode of Ankupa?

The pincode of Ankupa is 824123.

What is the population of Ankupa?

Ankupa has a total population of 779, including 394 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Ankupa?

There are 110 households in Ankupa.

What is the literacy rate in Ankupa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ankupa is 68.93%. Male literacy is 79.19% and female literacy is 58.44%.