Agual - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Agual is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Barsahi and around 35 km from Baripada. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agual village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agual is 390686. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Agual

As per Census 2011, Agual village has a total population of 988 people, consisting of 484 males and 504 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 384 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agual

Agual 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 Agual

Public transport in the Agual is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Agual is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Agual is about 35 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 Agual

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

Health Facilities in Agual

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

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