Aphaur - Nagra, Saran

Aphaur is a village situated in the Nagra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagra and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Aphaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aphaur is 233745. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 841414 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aphaur

According to the 2011 Census, Aphaur village had a total population of 11,294 people, including 5,800 males and 5,494 females, living in 1,836 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.46%, with male literacy at 74.01% and female literacy at 50.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population11,2945,8005,494
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,9671,013954
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,589788801
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330
Literate Population5,8263,5432,283
Illiterate Population5,4682,2573,211

Nearby Villages of Aphaur

Aphaur 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)
SaidupurSouth-East1.14 km
BangraNorth-West1.57 km
BaranpuraSouth-West1.58 km
ChhitrauliWest1.87 km
BanniNorth-East1.90 km
RampurSouth-East2.11 km
KadipurNorth2.13 km
KhairaSouth2.16 km
MahammanpattiNorth-East2.37 km
RaghunathpurWest2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aphaur

Aphaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairah, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Aphaur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Aphaur is about 12 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 Aphaur

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

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

Health Facilities in Aphaur

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

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

FAQs about Aphaur

Where is Aphaur located?

Aphaur village is located in Nagra Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Aphaur?

Aphaur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aphaur?

The pincode of Aphaur is 841414.

What is the population of Aphaur?

Aphaur had a total population of 11,294, including 5,800 males and 5,494 females.

How many households are there in Aphaur?

Aphaur had 1,836 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aphaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aphaur was 62.46%. Male literacy was 74.01% and female literacy was 50.29%.