Jauma - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Jauma is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Jauma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jauma is 194964. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.43 hectares and falls under the 276304 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Jauma

According to the 2011 Census, Jauma village had a total population of 1,827 people, including 912 males and 915 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.40%, with male literacy at 77.85% and female literacy at 65.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Jauma

Jauma 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 Jauma

Public transport in the Jauma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Jauma is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Jauma is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jauma

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

Health Facilities in Jauma

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

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