Afzalpur - Sonhaula, Bhagalpur
Afzalpur is a village situated in the Sonhaula subdivision of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonhaula and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bhagalpur. Telaundha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Afzalpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Afzalpur is 240188. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 813204 pincode. Colgong is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Afzalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kahalgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Afzalpur
According to the 2011 Census, Afzalpur village had a total population of 539 people, including 287 males and 252 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.28%, with male literacy at 68.10% and female literacy at 41.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 539 | 287 | 252 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 94 | 55 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 81 | 41 | 40 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 246 | 158 | 88 |
| Illiterate Population | 293 | 129 | 164 |
Nearby Villages of Afzalpur
Afzalpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Afzalpur
Afzalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colgong to Afzalpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhagalpur to Afzalpur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Afzalpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Afzalpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Afzalpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Afzalpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Afzalpur
Where is Afzalpur located?
Afzalpur village is located in Sonhaula Subdivision, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Afzalpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Afzalpur is Telaundha.
What is the pincode of Afzalpur?
The pincode of Afzalpur is 813204.
What is the population of Afzalpur?
Afzalpur had a total population of 539, including 287 males and 252 females.
How many households are there in Afzalpur?
Afzalpur had 90 households.
What is the literacy rate in Afzalpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Afzalpur was 55.28%. Male literacy was 68.10% and female literacy was 41.31%.