Agasul - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Agasul is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 30 km from Baripada. Deulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agasul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agasul is 390725. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Agasul 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 Agasul

According to the 2011 Census, Agasul village had a total population of 248 people, including 112 males and 136 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,214 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.85%, with male literacy at 76.53% and female literacy at 53.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Agasul

Agasul 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 Agasul

Agasul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Agasul is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Agasul is about 30 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 Agasul

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

Health Facilities in Agasul

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

FAQs about Agasul