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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Egraha village has a total population of 901 people, consisting of 506 males and 395 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 780 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 482 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population901506395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1409050
Scheduled Castes (SC)16106
Literate Population482320162
Illiterate Population419186233

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sultanpur MundaNorth-East1.12 km
Narainpur TejooSouth-West1.27 km
TikhootiSouth1.62 km
Rajpur KesharwalaSouth-East2.02 km
LodhpuraSouth-West2.22 km
Jogi PuraNorth-East2.23 km
DaulawalaNorth2.26 km
Sahas PuriNorth-West2.28 km
Sumal KheraEast2.75 km
AllahpurNorth-East2.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Egraha

Where is Egraha located?

Egraha village is located in Thakurdwara Tehsil, Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Egraha?

Egraha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Egraha?

The pincode of Egraha is 244401.

What is the population of Egraha?

Egraha has a total population of 901, including 506 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Egraha?

There are 152 households in Egraha.

What is the literacy rate in Egraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Egraha is 53.50%. Male literacy is 63.24% and female literacy is 41.01%.