Aurahwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Aurahwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Aurahwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurahwa is 173753. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.29 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Aurahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Aurahwa village had a total population of 4,359 people, including 2,178 males and 2,181 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.64%, with male literacy at 73.13% and female literacy at 56.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Aurahwa

Aurahwa 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 Aurahwa

Aurahwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Aurahwa is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Aurahwa is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aurahwa

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

Health Facilities in Aurahwa

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

FAQs about Aurahwa