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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Firojpur village has a total population of 852 people, consisting of 416 males and 436 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 584 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Firojpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population852416436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1003664
Scheduled Castes (SC)203103100
Literate Population584328256
Illiterate Population26888180

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GauraSouth1.09 km
RampurEast1.14 km
Chanda SurjaNorth-West1.14 km
Jamin Enl KhanjadipurSouth-East1.37 km
Jamin English GauraSouth1.37 km
KadawaSouth-West1.47 km
DayalpurNorth1.55 km
Mohammadpur Urf DayalpurNorth1.66 km
BhagautipurNorth-East1.90 km
SirsiSouth-East2.00 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Firojpur

Where is Firojpur located?

Firojpur village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Firojpur?

Firojpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Firojpur?

The pincode of Firojpur is 231304.

What is the population of Firojpur?

Firojpur has a total population of 852, including 416 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Firojpur?

There are 181 households in Firojpur.

What is the literacy rate in Firojpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Firojpur is 68.54%. Male literacy is 78.85% and female literacy is 58.72%.