Miriya - Kunda, Pratapgarh

Miriya is a village situated in the Kunda tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunda and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Miriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Miriya is 158365. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.03 hectares and falls under the 230202 pincode. Manikpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Miriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaushambi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Miriya

According to the 2011 Census, Miriya village had a total population of 2,695 people, including 1,350 males and 1,345 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.59%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 55.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Miriya

Miriya 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 Miriya

Miriya 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 Garhi Manikpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manikpur to Miriya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Miriya is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Miriya

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

Health Facilities in Miriya

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

FAQs about Miriya