Surapur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Surapur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Surapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surapur is 200052. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.38 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Surapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surapur

According to the 2011 Census, Surapur village had a total population of 2,703 people, including 1,392 males and 1,311 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 66.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 689, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Surapur

Surapur 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 Surapur

Surapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Surapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Surapur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surapur

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

Health Facilities in Surapur

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

FAQs about Surapur