Saurha - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Saurha is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Saurha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saurha is 181843. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.7 hectares and falls under the 272270 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Saurha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Saurha

As per Census 2011, Saurha village has a total population of 2,282 people, consisting of 1,129 males and 1,153 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,382 literate and 900 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saurha

Saurha 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 Saurha

Saurha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Saurha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Saurha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saurha

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

Health Facilities in Saurha

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

FAQs about Saurha