Agethua - Sohawal, Ayodhya
Agethua is a village situated in the Sohawal tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Sohawal and around 29 km from Faizabad. Agathua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agethua village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Agethua is 166234. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.29 hectares and falls under the 224201 pincode. ```````````````````````````````````````````````faiza``bad is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Agethua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Agethua
As per Census 2011, Agethua village has a total population of 1,227 people, consisting of 609 males and 618 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Agethua are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,227 | 609 | 618 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 172 | 90 | 82 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 217 | 106 | 111 |
| Literate Population | 743 | 435 | 308 |
| Illiterate Population | 484 | 174 | 310 |
Nearby Villages of Agethua
Agethua 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Surwari | North-West | 0.84 km |
| Barianisaru | South-East | 1.00 km |
| Khanpur | South-West | 1.28 km |
| Shukl Pur | South-West | 1.38 km |
| Majnawa | East | 1.92 km |
| Kinhupur | West | 2.01 km |
| Ibrahimpur Kandie | North | 2.35 km |
| Dhaurahara Mukundha | South-West | 2.57 km |
| Majnai | South-East | 2.83 km |
| Mirpur Kanta | North-East | 3.03 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Agethua
Agethua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deorakot, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from ```````````````````````````````````````````````faiza``bad to Agethua is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Agethua is about 29 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 Agethua
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Agethua village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Agethua
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Agethua village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Agethua
Where is Agethua located?
Agethua village is located in Sohawal Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Agethua?
The Gram Panchayat of Agethua is Agathua.
What is the pincode of Agethua?
The pincode of Agethua is 224201.
What is the population of Agethua?
Agethua has a total population of 1,227, including 609 males and 618 females.
How many households are there in Agethua?
There are 228 households in Agethua.
What is the literacy rate in Agethua?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agethua is 60.55%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 49.84%.