Agrabad - Kashipur, Purulia

Agrabad is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Kashipur and around 55.4 km from Purulia. Manihara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agrabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agrabad is 330688. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.54 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Agrabad

According to the 2011 Census, Agrabad village had a total population of 610 people, including 308 males and 302 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.67%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423.

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

Nearby Villages of Agrabad

Agrabad 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 Agrabad

Agrabad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Agrabad is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Agrabad is about 55.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agrabad

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

Health Facilities in Agrabad

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

FAQs about Agrabad