Taura - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Taura is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Taura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Taura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taura is 155625. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.12 hectares and falls under the 210206 pincode. Karwi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Taura 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 Chitrakoot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taura

According to the 2011 Census, Taura village had a total population of 1,989 people, including 1,032 males and 957 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.37%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 53.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 854.

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

Nearby Villages of Taura

Taura 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 Taura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Taura. The nearest railway station is Khoh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwi to Taura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Taura to Taura is about 15 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 Taura

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

Health Facilities in Taura

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

FAQs about Taura