Auraha - Tribeniganj, Supaul

Auraha is a village situated in the Tribeniganj subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tribeniganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Karharwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Auraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Auraha is 221418. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Madhepura is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Auraha

As per Census 2011, Auraha village has a total population of 2,689 people, consisting of 1,345 males and 1,344 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 566 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,097 literate and 1,592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 857 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Auraha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6891,3451,344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)566255311
Scheduled Castes (SC)857431426
Literate Population1,097735362
Illiterate Population1,592610982

Nearby Villages of Auraha

Auraha 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)
SemariaSouth1.22 km
KarharwaEast2.06 km
MaunSouth-West2.10 km
BasuliNorth-West2.26 km
BeldaraNorth2.36 km
DulariNorth2.60 km
PathragordhoiSouth2.99 km
SihraulWest3.23 km
MakroiWest3.70 km
LalpurNorth3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Auraha

Auraha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tharbitia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhepura to Auraha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Auraha is about 39 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 Auraha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Auraha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Auraha

Where is Auraha located?

Auraha village is located in Tribeniganj Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Auraha?

The Gram Panchayat of Auraha is Karharwa.

What is the pincode of Auraha?

The pincode of Auraha is 847408.

What is the population of Auraha?

Auraha has a total population of 2,689, including 1,345 males and 1,344 females.

How many households are there in Auraha?

There are 480 households in Auraha.

What is the literacy rate in Auraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Auraha is 40.80%. Male literacy is 54.65% and female literacy is 26.93%.