Aurahiya - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Aurahiya is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Aourahiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aurahiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurahiya is 173491. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.47 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Aurahiya

According to the 2011 Census, Aurahiya village had a total population of 1,018 people, including 545 males and 473 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.29%, with male literacy at 50.23% and female literacy at 28.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Aurahiya

Aurahiya 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 Aurahiya

Aurahiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kauwapur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Aurahiya is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Aurahiya is about 25 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 Aurahiya

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

Health Facilities in Aurahiya

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

FAQs about Aurahiya