Agorana - Iglas, Aligarh

Agorana is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Agorana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agorana is 122839. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.58 hectares and falls under the 204216 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Agorana

As per Census 2011, Agorana village has a total population of 1,836 people, consisting of 985 males and 851 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,166 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,836985851
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259157102
Scheduled Castes (SC)294163131
Literate Population1,166713453
Illiterate Population670272398

Nearby Villages of Agorana

Agorana 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)
ManoharpurWest0.96 km
BijaharaNorth1.23 km
JirauliEast1.40 km
SikendarpurSouth1.69 km
Rustampur GotanaEast1.71 km
NavalpurNorth-West1.80 km
BhatoiSouth-West1.82 km
Rustampur KhojanNorth-East1.84 km
MuhrainiNorth-West2.01 km
NaglachuraNorth2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agorana

Agorana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Agorana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Agorana is about 22 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 Agorana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Agorana

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

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

FAQs about Agorana

Where is Agorana located?

Agorana village is located in Iglas Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Agorana?

Agorana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Agorana?

The pincode of Agorana is 204216.

What is the population of Agorana?

Agorana has a total population of 1,836, including 985 males and 851 females.

How many households are there in Agorana?

There are 305 households in Agorana.

What is the literacy rate in Agorana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agorana is 63.51%. Male literacy is 72.39% and female literacy is 53.23%.