Auraiya - Kharagpur, Munger

Auraiya is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Gangta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Auraiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Auraiya is 243030. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Auraiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jamui Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Auraiya

As per Census 2011, Auraiya village has a total population of 392 people, consisting of 210 males and 182 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 114 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 176 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population392210182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863650
Scheduled Castes (SC)209102107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17610373
Literate Population1148331
Illiterate Population278127151

Nearby Villages of Auraiya

Auraiya 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)
MatsumbhaNorth0.95 km
BosdeopurSouth0.97 km
BhagwanpurWest1.32 km
ParmanandpurSouth-West1.85 km
Khoja ChakNorth2.02 km
MohanpurNorth-East2.14 km
Tola BanharaWest2.82 km
MuradeNorth-West3.12 km
Amdaha KhurdEast3.30 km
PatoriNorth-East3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Auraiya

Auraiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dasharathpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Auraiya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Auraiya is about 35 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 Auraiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Auraiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Auraiya 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 Auraiya

Where is Auraiya located?

Auraiya village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Auraiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Auraiya is Gangta.

What is the pincode of Auraiya?

The pincode of Auraiya is 811213.

What is the population of Auraiya?

Auraiya has a total population of 392, including 210 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Auraiya?

There are 83 households in Auraiya.

What is the literacy rate in Auraiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Auraiya is 29.08%. Male literacy is 39.52% and female literacy is 17.03%.