Agaudh - Bahoriband, Katni

Agaudh is a village situated in the Bahoriband tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahoriband and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Kumharwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agaudh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agaudh is 488609. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.96 hectares and falls under the 483331 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Agaudh

According to the 2011 Census, Agaudh village had a total population of 630 people, including 307 males and 323 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.48%, with male literacy at 69.03% and female literacy at 52.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Agaudh

Agaudh 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 Agaudh

Agaudh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salaia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Agaudh is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Agaudh is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agaudh

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

Health Facilities in Agaudh

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

FAQs about Agaudh