Jarkha - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Jarkha is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Jarkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarkha is 164014. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.09 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Jarkha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jarkha

According to the 2011 Census, Jarkha village had a total population of 1,836 people, including 961 males and 875 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.58%, with male literacy at 74.50% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarkha

Jarkha 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 Jarkha

Jarkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tahsil Fatehpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Jarkha is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Jarkha is about 31 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 Jarkha

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

Health Facilities in Jarkha

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

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