Ashrafpur - Islampur, Nalanda

Ashrafpur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Chandhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashrafpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashrafpur is 244926. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ashrafpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Ashrafpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ashrafpur village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 656 males and 568 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.17%, with male literacy at 75.67% and female literacy at 46.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashrafpur

Ashrafpur 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 Ashrafpur

Ashrafpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Ashrafpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Ashrafpur 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 Ashrafpur

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

Health Facilities in Ashrafpur

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

FAQs about Ashrafpur