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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Auraiya village had a total population of 392 people, including 210 males and 182 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.25%, with male literacy at 47.70% and female literacy at 23.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Auraiya