Itarh - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Itarh is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Itar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itarh is 253024. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 824126 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Itarh 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 Itarh

As per Census 2011, Itarh village has a total population of 2,031 people, consisting of 1,060 males and 971 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,029 literate and 1,002 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itarh

Itarh 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 Itarh

Itarh 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 127.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Itarh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Itarh is about 30 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 Itarh

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

Health Facilities in Itarh

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

FAQs about Itarh