Suraila - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Suraila is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Suraila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suraila is 203025. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.41 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode.

Suraila 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Suraila

According to the 2011 Census, Suraila village had a total population of 2,103 people, including 963 males and 1,140 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.41%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 57.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663.

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

Nearby Villages of Suraila

Suraila 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 Suraila

Suraila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Suraila is about 19 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 Suraila

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

Health Facilities in Suraila

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

FAQs about Suraila