Austi - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Austi is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Usti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Austi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Austi is 228245. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 843120 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Austi

According to the 2011 Census, Austi village had a total population of 3,401 people, including 1,751 males and 1,650 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.88%, with male literacy at 63.79% and female literacy at 51.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379.

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

Nearby Villages of Austi

Austi 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 Austi

Austi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Parsa Kerwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Austi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Austi

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

Health Facilities in Austi

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

FAQs about Austi