Bijurahi - Chunar, Mirzapur

Bijurahi is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Baradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijurahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijurahi is 212917. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.65 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode.

Bijurahi 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 Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijurahi

According to the 2011 Census, Bijurahi village had a total population of 956 people, including 466 males and 490 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.54%, with male literacy at 80.37% and female literacy at 61.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijurahi

Bijurahi 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 Bijurahi

Bijurahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chunar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mirzapur to Bijurahi is about 33 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 Bijurahi

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

Health Facilities in Bijurahi

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

FAQs about Bijurahi