Agathan - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Agathan is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Gangapur and around 45 km from Aurangabad. Bhagathan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agathan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agathan is 549284. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.26 hectares and falls under the 423702 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Agathan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vaijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agathan

As per Census 2011, Agathan village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 441 males and 395 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 519 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agathan

Agathan 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 Agathan

Agathan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Agathan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Agathan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agathan

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

Health Facilities in Agathan

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

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