Agahra - Marhaura, Saran

Agahra is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Agahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agahra is 233794. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Agahra

According to the 2011 Census, Agahra village had a total population of 2,441 people, including 1,177 males and 1,264 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.12%, with male literacy at 75.88% and female literacy at 48.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Agahra

Agahra 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 Agahra

Agahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tejpurwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Agahra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Agahra is about 24 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 Agahra

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

Health Facilities in Agahra

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

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