Aghar - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Aghar is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Madhawapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aghar is 148422. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.41 hectares and falls under the 206244 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Aghar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bidhuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aghar

According to the 2011 Census, Aghar village had a total population of 747 people, including 390 males and 357 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.52%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 73.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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 Population747390357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954649
Scheduled Castes (SC)1838994
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population525299226
Illiterate Population22291131

Nearby Villages of Aghar

Aghar 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)
MadarakhapurNorth1.31 km
Kanauli Masmule MadhwapurNorth-East1.46 km
KanmauNorth-West1.56 km
MadhawapurEast1.88 km
Lachhiya MauSouth-East2.06 km
MudriyaWest2.41 km
NaugawanSouth-West2.59 km
Taiya PurNorth-West3.11 km
AmauaharWest3.23 km
MarnaiSouth-East3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aghar

Public transport in the Aghar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanchausi, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Aghar is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Aghar is about 20 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 Aghar

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

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

Health Facilities in Aghar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Aghar

Where is Aghar located?

Aghar village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Aghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Aghar is Madhawapur.

What is the pincode of Aghar?

The pincode of Aghar is 206244.

What is the population of Aghar?

Aghar had a total population of 747, including 390 males and 357 females.

How many households are there in Aghar?

Aghar had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aghar was 80.52%. Male literacy was 86.92% and female literacy was 73.38%.