Koraon
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Koraon
Koraw | |
|---|---|
Town and Nagar Panchayat | |
  Koraon Location in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India  Koraon Koraon (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°00′30″N 82°04′04″E / 25.008462°N 82.067871°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Prayagraj |
| Tehsil | Koraon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Body | Koraon Nagar Panchayat |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 14,821 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi[2] |
| • Additional official | Urdu & Awadhi[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 212306 |
| Vehicle registration | UP70 |
Koraon (also spelled Koraw) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Prayagraj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the headquarter of the Koraon tehsil and community development block in Prayagraj district. The town is located roughly 60–65 km south of Prayagraj city at coordinates 25°00′30″N 82°04′04″E / 25.008462°N 82.067871°E and has the PIN code 212306.[1]
Police
Koraon is administered by the Koraon Nagar Panchayat under the Uttar Pradesh state government.[3] It serves as the headquarters of:
- Koraon Tehsil – one of the tehsils of Prayagraj district, covering an area of 830.12 km².[1]
- Koraon Block – one of the 23 community development blocks under Koraon tehsil, overseen by a Block Development Officer based in the town.[4]
The Koraon Police Station (थाना कोराँव) handles local law and order and operates under the Meja police circle. It is located at Thane Wali Gali, Koraon, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 212306.[5]
Geography
Koraon tehsil borders several other tehsils of Prayagraj district, lying in its southern part. As per Census 2011, the Koraon tehsil has a total of over 264 villages and 1 town (Koraon Nagar Panchayat).[1] Notable nearby villages include Barokhar (population 11,815), Kheri (7,031), Mahuli (7,103), Leriyari (6,427), and Bhagesar (6,359).[1]
Demographics
Koraon Town (2011 Census)
As per the 2011 India Census,[1] Koraon Nagar Panchayat had a population of 14,821, of which 7,657 (51.7%) were male and 7,164 (48.3%) were female. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males, which is slightly below the national average of 943.[6]
The literacy rate of Koraon town was 75.29%, significantly higher than the state average and the tehsil rural average. Male literacy stood at 84.71% while female literacy was 65.25%. About 15.6% of the population (2,314 children) were under 6 years of age. Scheduled Castes constituted about 13.1% of the town's population, with virtually no Scheduled Tribe residents.[6]
By religion, Hindus formed the majority, making up approximately 77.1% of the town's population, followed by Muslims at about 22.3%.[6]
Koraon Tehsil (2011 Census)
| Parameter | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,78,839 | 3,64,018 | 14,821 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 68,093 | 65,779 | 2,314 |
| Literacy Rate | 64.93% | 64.49% | 75.29% |
| Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) | 909 | 908 | 936 |
| Scheduled Caste (%) | 30.6% | 31.4% | 13.1% |
| Scheduled Tribe (%) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% |
Education
Koraon and its surrounding tehsil have a mix of government and private educational institutions ranging from primary schools to degree colleges and polytechnics.
Schools
- Rajkiya Ashram Paddhati Inter College – A state-run tribal-welfare high school established in 1988, located in Korawan village.[7]
- Government Schools – Several government primary and secondary schools are run by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board in Koraon block villages.
- Government Inter Colleges – A new Government Inter College building was completed at Devghat in 2022 to provide education up to Class 12.[8]
- K.R.R.P. Intermediate College – Located in the Koraon tehsil area, offering secondary and senior secondary education.
Colleges & Polytechnics
- Shrinath Ramnath Mahavidyalaya & Bhagauti Prasad Singh Mahavidhyalaya – Degree colleges offering undergraduate courses.
- Government Polytechnic Bara, Prayagraj – Established in 2024 in Bara village, offering engineering diploma courses.
Healthcare
Healthcare facilities in Koraon are anchored by the Community Health Centre (CHC), which provides basic government medical, outpatient, and emergency services to the town and neighboring rural areas. Additionally, the town is served by several private clinics, polyclinics (such as Aastha Polyclinic on the Koraon–Meja Road), and smaller diagnostic centers to handle the medical needs of the local population.
