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

According to the 2011 Census, Surtasapur village had a total population of 1,700 people, including 850 males and 850 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 92.71% and female literacy at 74.72%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Surtasapur