Agraul - Singhia, Samastipur

Agraul is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Shalepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agraul is 237236. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Agraul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hasanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agraul

According to the 2011 Census, Agraul village had a total population of 2,699 people, including 1,458 males and 1,241 females, living in 547 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 83.77% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6991,4581,241
Child Population (0–6 yrs)446244202
Scheduled Castes (SC)555315240
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population1,6821,017665
Illiterate Population1,017441576

Nearby Villages of Agraul

Agraul 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)
SalepurNorth-East1.34 km
LagmaSouth-East1.45 km
JahangirpurWest2.02 km
BhirarSouth-East2.63 km
KarahiEast3.17 km
SinghiaNorth3.34 km
MahekhairaNorth-West3.58 km
Bishunpur DihaNorth-East3.58 km
ArrahiSouth-East3.72 km
KharahiaSouth-West3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agraul

Public transport in the Agraul is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naya Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Agraul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Agraul is about 37 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 Agraul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Agraul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Agraul

Where is Agraul located?

Agraul village is located in Singhia Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Agraul?

The Gram Panchayat of Agraul is Shalepur.

What is the pincode of Agraul?

The pincode of Agraul is 848209.

What is the population of Agraul?

Agraul had a total population of 2,699, including 1,458 males and 1,241 females.

How many households are there in Agraul?

Agraul had 547 households.

What is the literacy rate in Agraul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agraul was 74.66%. Male literacy was 83.77% and female literacy was 64.00%.