Thakurar - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Thakurar is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dhosila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakurar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurar is 253139. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Thakurar 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 Thakurar

As per Census 2011, Thakurar village has a total population of 168 people, consisting of 88 males and 80 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 49 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1688880
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361917
Literate Population1196257
Illiterate Population492623

Nearby Villages of Thakurar

Thakurar 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)
KhirhiriSouth-East1.04 km
DharharaSouth-West1.13 km
KiakhapWest1.45 km
NimanSouth1.47 km
Charkanwan Qasba HajiNorth-East1.60 km
MaripurWest1.64 km
PacharSouth-East1.96 km
InglishWest2.05 km
Chand BighaNorth-East2.39 km
BijuliaSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thakurar

Thakurar 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 131.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Thakurar is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Thakurar is about 38 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 Thakurar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Thakurar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Thakurar

Where is Thakurar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Thakurar?

The Gram Panchayat of Thakurar is Dhosila.

What is the pincode of Thakurar?

The pincode of Thakurar is 824125.

What is the population of Thakurar?

Thakurar has a total population of 168, including 88 males and 80 females.

How many households are there in Thakurar?

There are 37 households in Thakurar.

What is the literacy rate in Thakurar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thakurar is 70.83%. Male literacy is 70.45% and female literacy is 71.25%.