Itkohi - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Itkohi is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pirthu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itkohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itkohi is 254433. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Itkohi

As per Census 2011, Itkohi village has a total population of 1,945 people, consisting of 995 males and 950 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 1,168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 802 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,945995950
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342175167
Scheduled Castes (SC)802405397
Literate Population777484293
Illiterate Population1,168511657

Nearby Villages of Itkohi

Itkohi 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)
BelaSouth-East1.67 km
MauNorth2.03 km
MirganjNorth-West2.11 km
ParsaNorth-West2.13 km
RanidihWest2.18 km
PirthuSouth-West2.18 km
BasantEast2.34 km
SadosarayNorth2.47 km
BhewanriNorth2.93 km
DihwaNorth-West3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Itkohi

Itkohi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 139.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Itkohi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Itkohi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itkohi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Itkohi

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

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

FAQs about Itkohi

Where is Itkohi located?

Itkohi village is located in Madanpur Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Itkohi?

The Gram Panchayat of Itkohi is Pirthu.

What is the pincode of Itkohi?

The pincode of Itkohi is 824208.

What is the population of Itkohi?

Itkohi has a total population of 1,945, including 995 males and 950 females.

How many households are there in Itkohi?

There are 332 households in Itkohi.

What is the literacy rate in Itkohi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Itkohi is 39.95%. Male literacy is 48.64% and female literacy is 30.84%.