Agrahat - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Agrahat is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Choudwar and around 15 km from Cuttack. Agrahat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agrahat is 399282. The village covers a total geographical area of 588 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Agrahat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Choudwar-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agrahat

As per Census 2011, Agrahat village has a total population of 4,014 people, consisting of 2,066 males and 1,948 females. The village has 784 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,281 literate and 733 illiterate residents. Additionally, 457 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0142,0661,948
Child Population (0–6 yrs)394206188
Scheduled Castes (SC)457233224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)823844
Literate Population3,2811,7801,501
Illiterate Population733286447

Nearby Villages of Agrahat

Agrahat 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)
AngarjoriSouth-East1.04 km
MangalpurNorth-West1.21 km
AthabatiaEast1.62 km
BhorandiEast1.86 km
BeldaNorth1.90 km
PurohitpurNorth-East2.01 km
BandaloWest2.15 km
PalasiaNorth-East2.45 km
SankarpurNorth-West2.69 km
BantoNorth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agrahat

Agrahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Agrahat is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Agrahat is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agrahat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Agrahat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Agrahat

Where is Agrahat located?

Agrahat village is located in Tangi-Choudwar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Agrahat?

Agrahat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Agrahat?

The pincode of Agrahat is 754028.

What is the population of Agrahat?

Agrahat has a total population of 4,014, including 2,066 males and 1,948 females.

How many households are there in Agrahat?

There are 784 households in Agrahat.

What is the literacy rate in Agrahat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agrahat is 81.74%. Male literacy is 86.16% and female literacy is 77.05%.