Koora - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Koora is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Jalalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koora is 132759. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.9 hectares and falls under the 242042 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Koora

As per Census 2011, Koora village has a total population of 520 people, consisting of 285 males and 235 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 824 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population520285235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814536
Scheduled Castes (SC)253139114
Literate Population261150111
Illiterate Population259135124

Nearby Villages of Koora

Koora 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)
Rampur HiraNorth-East1.19 km
SabalpurSouth-West1.44 km
ChilhautaNorth1.63 km
JalalpurSouth1.72 km
Jamunia KhanpurNorth-West1.73 km
BasantapurSouth-East1.77 km
Gunha J.khamariaNorth-West2.47 km
MudigawanWest2.54 km
Dalelpur JagdishpurNorth-East2.55 km
Nawalpur ChintaNorth2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koora

Koora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vazeerpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Koora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Koora is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Koora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Koora

Where is Koora located?

Koora village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koora?

The Gram Panchayat of Koora is Jalalpur.

What is the pincode of Koora?

The pincode of Koora is 242042.

What is the population of Koora?

Koora has a total population of 520, including 285 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Koora?

There are 80 households in Koora.

What is the literacy rate in Koora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koora is 50.19%. Male literacy is 52.63% and female literacy is 47.23%.