Ajho - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Ajho is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhetaniyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajho is 253090. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ajho 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 Ajho

As per Census 2011, Ajho village has a total population of 863 people, consisting of 426 males and 437 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 340 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population863426437
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1637291
Scheduled Castes (SC)340164176
Literate Population517290227
Illiterate Population346136210

Nearby Villages of Ajho

Ajho 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)
MajhauliSouth0.93 km
SaiyaraNorth0.96 km
BaunrSouth-East1.38 km
Kana KhapNorth1.49 km
BhatanriNorth-West1.92 km
Balli BigahaNorth1.96 km
RukhuaSouth-West1.98 km
ShahpurNorth-East2.19 km
BalihariNorth2.21 km
BhetaniyanNorth-East2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajho

Ajho is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Ajho is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ajho is about 22 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 Ajho

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

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

Health Facilities in Ajho

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

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

FAQs about Ajho

Where is Ajho located?

Ajho village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajho?

The Gram Panchayat of Ajho is Bhetaniyan.

What is the pincode of Ajho?

The pincode of Ajho is 824122.

What is the population of Ajho?

Ajho has a total population of 863, including 426 males and 437 females.

How many households are there in Ajho?

There are 148 households in Ajho.

What is the literacy rate in Ajho?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajho is 59.91%. Male literacy is 68.08% and female literacy is 51.95%.