Suraha - Chunar, Mirzapur

Suraha is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Suraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suraha is 212790. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.29 hectares and falls under the 231302 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Suraha 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 Suraha

As per Census 2011, Suraha village has a total population of 2,371 people, consisting of 1,217 males and 1,154 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 392 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,423 literate and 948 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Suraha

Suraha 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 Suraha

Suraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Suraha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Suraha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suraha

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

Health Facilities in Suraha

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

FAQs about Suraha