Safaura - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Safaura is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Chak Bakainia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Safaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Safaura is 133837. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.557 hectares and falls under the 242407 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 168 km away.

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

Population of Safaura

As per Census 2011, Safaura village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 426 males and 375 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 420 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population801426375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1106248
Scheduled Castes (SC)421225196
Literate Population420264156
Illiterate Population381162219

Nearby Villages of Safaura

Safaura 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)
Chak SafauraNorth-West0.96 km
Chak LohargawanNorth-East1.09 km
ChakaitaurWest1.32 km
JindpuraSouth-West1.51 km
HarraiSouth-East1.65 km
NarayanpurSouth1.73 km
LohargawanNorth1.75 km
GhunghauraEast1.80 km
Chak BakainiaWest2.09 km
BakainiyaWest2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Safaura

Safaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chak Safaura Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Safaura is about 168 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Safaura is about 36 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 Safaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Safaura

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

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

FAQs about Safaura

Where is Safaura located?

Safaura village is located in Tilhar Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Safaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Safaura is Chak Bakainia.

What is the pincode of Safaura?

The pincode of Safaura is 242407.

What is the population of Safaura?

Safaura has a total population of 801, including 426 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Safaura?

There are 120 households in Safaura.

What is the literacy rate in Safaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Safaura is 52.43%. Male literacy is 61.97% and female literacy is 41.60%.