Baraj - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Baraj is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Borakh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraj is 203979. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.65 hectares and falls under the 275204 pincode. Sadat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Baraj

As per Census 2011, Baraj village has a total population of 981 people, consisting of 489 males and 492 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraj

Baraj 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 Baraj

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Baraj. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadat to Baraj is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Baraj is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraj

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

Health Facilities in Baraj

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

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