Suras - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Suras is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Suras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suras is 184928. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.02 hectares and falls under the 273158 pincode. Pipiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Suras village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Suras

According to the 2011 Census, Suras village had a total population of 4,587 people, including 2,389 males and 2,198 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.87%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 47.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,581, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,5872,3892,198
Child Population (0–6 yrs)815412403
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,581811770
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population2,4091,551858
Illiterate Population2,1788381,340

Nearby Villages of Suras

Suras 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LaxmipurSouth1.74 km
RajpurNorth-East1.94 km
AlenabadWest2.06 km
AlagatpurSouth-East2.70 km
Sona TikerEast3.10 km
KunjalgarhSouth-West3.10 km
KhokhariSouth3.13 km
Compier Ganj(nagar)North-West3.17 km
ChaumukhaWest3.41 km
BajaheeSouth3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Suras

Suras is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramchaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipiganj to Suras is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Suras is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suras

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Suras

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Suras

Where is Suras located?

Suras village is located in Campierganj Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suras?

Suras is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Suras?

The pincode of Suras is 273158.

What is the population of Suras?

Suras had a total population of 4,587, including 2,389 males and 2,198 females.

How many households are there in Suras?

Suras had 699 households.

What is the literacy rate in Suras?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suras was 63.87%. Male literacy was 78.45% and female literacy was 47.80%.