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

According to the 2011 Census, Mahurayan village had a total population of 1,132 people, including 627 males and 505 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.66%, with male literacy at 62.48% and female literacy at 36.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474.

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

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:

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