Sauraha Village Overview
Sauraha is a village in Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. Maharajganj is the tehsil headquarters, while Mahrajganj is the district headquarters for Sauraha village. As per available records (2009), Sorha is the Gram Panchayat for Sauraha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sauraha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sauraha is 184698. The village covers a geographical area of 286.56 hectares. Mahrajganj is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sauraha
Population & Demographics of Sauraha
This section provides population and demographic details of Sauraha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,438 | 1,858 | 1,580 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 561 | 303 | 258 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 577 | 336 | 241 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,905 | 1,237 | 668 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,533 | 621 | 912 |
Key population details of Sauraha village are given below:
- Sauraha village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,438, including approximately 1,858 males and 1,580 females, with a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 577 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sauraha village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.41%.
- There are around 522 households in Sauraha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sauraha
Transport facilities help residents of Sauraha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sauraha
The following villages are located close to Sauraha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sauraha
- Where is Sauraha located?
- Sauraha village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sauraha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sauraha is Sorha (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sauraha?
- Sauraha has a total population of 3,438, including 1,858 males and 1,580 females.
- How many households are there in Sauraha?
- There are 522 households in Sauraha.
- What is the literacy rate in Sauraha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sauraha is 55.41%. Male literacy is 66.58% and female literacy is 42.28%.