Ankhauli - Katra, Muzaffarpur

Ankhauli is a village situated in the Katra subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Bel Pakauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankhauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankhauli is 229157. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 843321 pincode. Darbhanga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ankhauli

As per Census 2011, Ankhauli village has a total population of 1,865 people, consisting of 966 males and 899 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 904 literate and 961 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,865966899
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311162149
Literate Population904519385
Illiterate Population961447514

Nearby Villages of Ankhauli

Ankhauli 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)
Bel Pakauna Urf MaheshpattiWest0.75 km
BaigniSouth-West2.21 km
Inglish Az Rakbe BhagwanpurNorth-West2.87 km
Darhaul Urf DaraulSouth-West3.23 km
BandhpuraSouth-West3.25 km
Basant Khagura BazurgSouth-West3.34 km
Chichri BasantSouth3.48 km
LakhanpurNorth3.56 km
Khangura Dih Urf LakmipurWest3.89 km
PahsaulWest4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ankhauli

Ankhauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tektar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Darbhanga to Ankhauli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Ankhauli 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 Ankhauli

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

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

Health Facilities in Ankhauli

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

Where is Ankhauli located?

Ankhauli village is located in Katra Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ankhauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Ankhauli is Bel Pakauna.

What is the pincode of Ankhauli?

The pincode of Ankhauli is 843321.

What is the population of Ankhauli?

Ankhauli has a total population of 1,865, including 966 males and 899 females.

How many households are there in Ankhauli?

There are 325 households in Ankhauli.

What is the literacy rate in Ankhauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ankhauli is 48.47%. Male literacy is 53.73% and female literacy is 42.83%.