Raura - Chhibramau, Kannauj

Raura is a village situated in the Chhibramau tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhibramau and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Raura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raura is 146708. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.32 hectares and falls under the 209721 pincode. Gursahayeganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Raura

According to the 2011 Census, Raura village had a total population of 1,309 people, including 700 males and 609 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 81.39% and female literacy at 64.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Raura

Raura 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 Raura

Raura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khudaganj, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gursahayeganj to Raura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Raura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raura

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

Health Facilities in Raura

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

FAQs about Raura