Firojpur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Firojpur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Firojpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Firojpur is 212588. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.8 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Chunar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Firojpur 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 Firojpur

According to the 2011 Census, Firojpur village had a total population of 852 people, including 416 males and 436 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 86.32% and female literacy at 68.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Firojpur

Firojpur 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 Firojpur

Firojpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunar to Firojpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Firojpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Firojpur

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

Health Facilities in Firojpur

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

FAQs about Firojpur