Agraya - Kathumar, Alwar

Agraya is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Kalwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agraya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agraya is 073791. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 321606 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Agraya

According to the 2011 Census, Agraya village had a total population of 643 people, including 350 males and 293 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 87.54% and female literacy at 55.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population643350293
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744529
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19610789
Literate Population414267147
Illiterate Population22983146

Nearby Villages of Agraya

Agraya 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)
DhanokharaSouth-West1.15 km
Kherli Tarf NooniyaNorth-East1.58 km
KalwariSouth2.04 km
Nangla JadooSouth-East2.16 km
DayothanaNorth-West2.18 km
BhanokharWest2.92 km
NatojEast3.05 km
NooniyaNorth-East3.37 km
Makkhan Ka NaglaSouth-East3.53 km
GundbasNorth-West3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agraya

Agraya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dantla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Agraya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Agraya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agraya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Agraya

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

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

FAQs about Agraya

Where is Agraya located?

Agraya village is located in Kathumar Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Agraya?

The Gram Panchayat of Agraya is Kalwari.

What is the pincode of Agraya?

The pincode of Agraya is 321606.

What is the population of Agraya?

Agraya had a total population of 643, including 350 males and 293 females.

How many households are there in Agraya?

Agraya had 93 households.

What is the literacy rate in Agraya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agraya was 72.76%. Male literacy was 87.54% and female literacy was 55.68%.