Agera - Ranapur, Jhabua

Agera is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Agera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agera is 504907. The village covers a total geographical area of 811.3 hectares and falls under the 457993 pincode. Ranapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Agera

According to the 2011 Census, Agera village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 680 males and 631 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.91%, with male literacy at 23.73% and female literacy at 11.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,294.

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

Nearby Villages of Agera

Agera 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 Agera

Agera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranapur to Agera is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Agera 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 Agera

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

Health Facilities in Agera

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

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