Sarai Khursu - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Sarai Khursu is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sarai Khurso serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai Khursu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Khursu is 195419. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.66 hectares and falls under the 276203 pincode. Lalganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Sarai Khursu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sarai Khursu

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai Khursu village had a total population of 1,570 people, including 721 males and 849 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.16%, with male literacy at 85.62% and female literacy at 63.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarai Khursu

Sarai Khursu 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 Sarai Khursu

Sarai Khursu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalganj to Sarai Khursu is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sarai Khursu is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarai Khursu

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

Health Facilities in Sarai Khursu

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

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