Suratpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Suratpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Suratpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suratpur is 203043. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.83 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Suratpur 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 Suratpur

According to the 2011 Census, Suratpur village had a total population of 1,750 people, including 819 males and 931 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 57.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Suratpur

Suratpur 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 Suratpur

Suratpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Suratpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Suratpur is about 39 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 Suratpur

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

Health Facilities in Suratpur

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

FAQs about Suratpur