Egraha - Thakurdwara, Moradabad

Egraha is a village situated in the Thakurdwara tehsil of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurdwara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Moradabad. Egraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Egraha is 114661. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.24 hectares and falls under the 244401 pincode. Thakurdwara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Egraha 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 Thkurdwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Moradabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Egraha

According to the 2011 Census, Egraha village had a total population of 901 people, including 506 males and 395 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 781 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.34%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 46.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Egraha

Egraha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Egraha

Egraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roshanpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurdwara to Egraha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Egraha is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Egraha

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

Health Facilities in Egraha

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

FAQs about Egraha