Agarai - Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr

Agarai is a village situated in the Sikandrabad tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandrabad and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahar. Agarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agarai is 120574. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.1 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Agarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Agarai

As per Census 2011, Agarai village has a total population of 1,845 people, consisting of 961 males and 884 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,090 literate and 755 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,845961884
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321163158
Scheduled Castes (SC)486250236
Literate Population1,090706384
Illiterate Population755255500

Nearby Villages of Agarai

Agarai 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)
UmralaSouth-East1.03 km
Dhamera NaraWest1.58 km
Raipur TalabNorth-East2.03 km
DhamrawaliNorth-East2.12 km
Rupbas PachgaiSouth-West2.23 km
Birondi FauladpurNorth2.24 km
Maman KhurdEast2.46 km
DeenaulSouth2.50 km
NawadaNorth-West2.60 km
BartauliSouth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agarai

Agarai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maman, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Agarai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahar to Agarai is about 16 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 Agarai

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

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

Health Facilities in Agarai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Agarai

Where is Agarai located?

Agarai village is located in Sikandrabad Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Agarai?

Agarai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Agarai?

The pincode of Agarai is 203131.

What is the population of Agarai?

Agarai has a total population of 1,845, including 961 males and 884 females.

How many households are there in Agarai?

There are 329 households in Agarai.

What is the literacy rate in Agarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agarai is 59.08%. Male literacy is 73.47% and female literacy is 43.44%.