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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Mirzapur village has a total population of 2,920 people, consisting of 1,487 males and 1,433 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 536 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,313 literate and 1,607 illiterate residents. Additionally, 683 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mirzapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9201,4871,433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)536278258
Scheduled Castes (SC)683351332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,313808505
Illiterate Population1,607679928

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonbarsaEast0.85 km
Rupan ChhapNorth1.51 km
AlapurNorth-East1.69 km
SalonaSouth-East1.97 km
JokahaNorth-East2.04 km
DewapurWest2.11 km
DharwaNorth-West2.42 km
BatardehEast2.69 km
Diara Rupan ChhapNorth3.05 km
Diara BatardehNorth-East3.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Mirzapur

Where is Mirzapur located?

Mirzapur village is located in Barauli Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mirzapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mirzapur is Sonbarsa.

What is the pincode of Mirzapur?

The pincode of Mirzapur is 841405.

What is the population of Mirzapur?

Mirzapur has a total population of 2,920, including 1,487 males and 1,433 females.

How many households are there in Mirzapur?

There are 442 households in Mirzapur.

What is the literacy rate in Mirzapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mirzapur is 44.97%. Male literacy is 54.34% and female literacy is 35.24%.