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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Auraha

According to the 2011 Census, Auraha village had a total population of 2,689 people, including 1,345 males and 1,344 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.67%, with male literacy at 67.43% and female literacy at 35.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 857.

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 Population2,6891,3451,344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)566255311
Scheduled Castes (SC)857431426
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 2,689, including 1,345 males and 1,344 females.

How many households are there in Auraha?

Auraha had 480 households.

What is the literacy rate in Auraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Auraha was 51.67%. Male literacy was 67.43% and female literacy was 35.04%.