Saurha Khurd - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Saurha Khurd is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Saurha Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saurha Khurd is 188373. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.31 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode. Ramkola is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Saurha Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khadda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saurha Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Saurha Khurd village had a total population of 3,273 people, including 1,681 males and 1,592 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.20%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 45.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Saurha Khurd

Saurha Khurd 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 Saurha Khurd

Saurha Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshmiganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramkola to Saurha Khurd is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Saurha Khurd is about 30 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 Saurha Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Saurha Khurd

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

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