Bhurkuraha - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Bhurkuraha is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhurkuraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkuraha is 200339. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.89 hectares and falls under the 223102 pincode. Jonpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhurkuraha 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 Bhurkuraha

As per Census 2011, Bhurkuraha village has a total population of 2,849 people, consisting of 1,393 males and 1,456 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 511 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,668 literate and 1,181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkuraha

Bhurkuraha 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 Bhurkuraha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhurkuraha. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jonpur to Bhurkuraha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhurkuraha is about 20 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 Bhurkuraha

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkuraha

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

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