Surtasapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Surtasapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Surtasapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surtasapur is 201473. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.39 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Surtasapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Surtasapur

As per Census 2011, Surtasapur village has a total population of 1,700 people, consisting of 850 males and 850 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,212 literate and 488 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surtasapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,700850850
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253123130
Literate Population1,212674538
Illiterate Population488176312

Nearby Villages of Surtasapur

Surtasapur 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)
RaiyaSouth1.09 km
SikararaNorth-East1.15 km
AlishahpurSouth-East1.24 km
BaghauraNorth1.44 km
SherawanNorth-West1.63 km
PremrajpurNorth2.21 km
Chak ChaurasiEast2.21 km
KatharSouth2.28 km
Chak MansajatiSouth-East2.30 km
Chanda PattiNorth-East2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surtasapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Surtasapur. The nearest railway station is Bakhsha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Surtasapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Surtasapur is about 17 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 Surtasapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Surtasapur

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

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

FAQs about Surtasapur

Where is Surtasapur located?

Surtasapur village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surtasapur?

Surtasapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Surtasapur?

The pincode of Surtasapur is 222143.

What is the population of Surtasapur?

Surtasapur has a total population of 1,700, including 850 males and 850 females.

How many households are there in Surtasapur?

There are 195 households in Surtasapur.

What is the literacy rate in Surtasapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surtasapur is 71.29%. Male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy is 63.29%.