Agaya

Agaya is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Agaya village. As per 2009 stats, Piyasala is the gram panchayat of Agaya village.

Here you can discover what makes Agaya unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Agaya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Agaya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Agaya is 336742. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721253. Garhbeta is nearest town to Agaya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Agaya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Garbeta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Agaya

According to the 2011 Census, Agaya has a total population of about 524, with approximately 277 males and 247 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 228. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.89%, with male literacy at about 49.82% and female literacy near 37.25%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Agaya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Agaya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Agaya. As per the 2011 stats, Agaya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Agaya

Knowing the nearby villages of Agaya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Agaya.

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