Mahurayan - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Mahurayan is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Mahurain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahurayan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahurayan is 133183. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.49 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mahurayan 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 Mahurayan

As per Census 2011, Mahurayan village has a total population of 1,132 people, consisting of 627 males and 505 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 805 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 496 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 474 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahurayan

Mahurayan 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 Mahurayan

Mahurayan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Mahurayan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Mahurayan is about 32 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 Mahurayan

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

Health Facilities in Mahurayan

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

FAQs about Mahurayan