Ataraura - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Ataraura is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ataraura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ataraura is 200353. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.88 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Ataraura

According to the 2011 Census, Ataraura village had a total population of 2,311 people, including 1,152 males and 1,159 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.36%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 58.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 673.

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

Nearby Villages of Ataraura

Ataraura 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 Ataraura

Ataraura 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 Mihrawan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ataraura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ataraura

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

Health Facilities in Ataraura

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

FAQs about Ataraura