Urda - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Urda is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Mahuawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urda is 254467. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Urda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Urda

According to the 2011 Census, Urda village had a total population of 632 people, including 314 males and 318 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.63%, with male literacy at 90.18% and female literacy at 68.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Urda

Urda 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Urda

Urda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Urda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Urda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Urda

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

Health Facilities in Urda

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

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