Aurai - Barpali, Korba

Aurai is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Kartala and around 42 km from Korba. Aorai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aurai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurai is 436491. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.95 hectares and falls under the 495674 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Aurai

According to the 2011 Census, Aurai village had a total population of 956 people, including 469 males and 487 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.71%, with male literacy at 84.06% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 602.

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

Nearby Villages of Aurai

Aurai 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 Aurai

Aurai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saragbundia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Aurai is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aurai

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

Health Facilities in Aurai

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

FAQs about Aurai