Shiur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Shiur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Hinauta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiur is 212841. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Shiur 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 Shiur

According to the 2011 Census, Shiur village had a total population of 434 people, including 223 males and 211 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.51%, with male literacy at 50.53% and female literacy at 29.09%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiur

Shiur 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 Shiur

Shiur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Shiur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Shiur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiur

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

Health Facilities in Shiur

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

FAQs about Shiur