Mirzapur - Barauli, Gopalganj

Mirzapur is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Sonbarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirzapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirzapur is 231084. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Mirzapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mirzapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mirzapur village had a total population of 2,920 people, including 1,487 males and 1,433 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.08%, with male literacy at 66.83% and female literacy at 42.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Mirzapur

Mirzapur 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 Mirzapur

Mirzapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Mirzapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Mirzapur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mirzapur

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

Health Facilities in Mirzapur

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

FAQs about Mirzapur