Agara - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Agara is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Agra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agara is 451408. The village covers a total geographical area of 4455 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Agara

As per Census 2011, Agara village has a total population of 4,536 people, consisting of 2,364 males and 2,172 females. The village has 995 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 953 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,689 literate and 2,847 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,428 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agara

Agara 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 Agara

Agara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bijaipur Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Agara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Agara is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agara

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

Health Facilities in Agara

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

FAQs about Agara