Agras
Agras is a village located in Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Meerganj (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Bareilly. As per 2009 stats, Agras village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Agras unique in its vibrant Meerganj-Bareilly region. You’ll see Agras’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Agras
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Agras is 129639. The village spans a total geographical area of 535.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 243501. Meerganj is nearest town to Agras village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Agras village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Meerganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bareilly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Agras
Population of Agras
According to the 2011 Census, Agras has a total population of about 6,867, with approximately 3,643 males and 3,224 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,083 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 848 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.61%, with male literacy at about 60.09% and female literacy near 44.17%. There are around 1,158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Agras's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,867 | 3,643 | 3,224 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,083 | 573 | 510 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 848 | 441 | 407 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,613 | 2,189 | 1,424 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,254 | 1,454 | 1,800 |
Connectivity of Agras
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Agras. As per the 2011 stats, Agras had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available |
Nearby Villages of Agras
Knowing the nearby villages of Agras helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Agras.
Frequently Asked Questions about Agras
- Where is Agras located?
- Agras village is situated in Meerganj Tehsil, within the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Agras?
- Agras serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Agras?
- The pincode of Agras is 243501, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Agras as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Agras is 6,867, with 3,643 males and 3,224 females.
- How many households are there in Agras as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Agras village has a total of 1,158 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Agras as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Agras is 52.61%. The male literacy rate is 60.09%, while the female literacy rate is 44.17%.