Agurasia - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Agurasia is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 80.6 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gunjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agurasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agurasia is 309016. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.99 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Agurasia

According to the 2011 Census, Agurasia village had a total population of 2,194 people, including 1,107 males and 1,087 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.69%, with male literacy at 47.80% and female literacy at 37.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Agurasia

Agurasia 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 Agurasia

Public transport in the Agurasia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Agurasia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Agurasia is about 80.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agurasia

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

Health Facilities in Agurasia

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

FAQs about Agurasia