Agaya - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Agaya is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Agaya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agaya is 176168. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.38 hectares and falls under the 272205 pincode. Shohratgarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Agaya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agaya

As per Census 2011, Agaya village has a total population of 1,577 people, consisting of 807 males and 770 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 821 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agaya

Agaya 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 Agaya

Agaya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shohratgarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shohratgarh to Agaya is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Agaya is about 26 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 Agaya

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

Health Facilities in Agaya

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

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