Agai - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Agai is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Goghat and around 89.3 km from Chinsura. Bengai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agai is 324123. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.14 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Agai

According to the 2011 Census, Agai village had a total population of 2,090 people, including 1,087 males and 1,003 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 69.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,078, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Agai

Agai 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 Agai

Agai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piardoba, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Agai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Agai is about 89.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agai

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

Health Facilities in Agai

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

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