Agaganj - Kasba, Purnia

Agaganj is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Sanjheli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agaganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agaganj is 223599. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 854325 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Agaganj

According to the 2011 Census, Agaganj village had a total population of 187 people, including 84 males and 103 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,226 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.36%, with male literacy at 71.88% and female literacy at 32.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Agaganj

Agaganj 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 Agaganj

Agaganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasba, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Agaganj is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Agaganj is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agaganj

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

Health Facilities in Agaganj

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

FAQs about Agaganj