Kuthan - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Kuthan is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhania and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Kuthan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuthan is 203802. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.49 hectares and falls under the 233311 pincode. Sadat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kuthan

According to the 2011 Census, Kuthan village had a total population of 1,835 people, including 888 males and 947 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.46%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 54.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuthan

Kuthan 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 Kuthan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kuthan. The nearest railway station is Saheri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadat to Kuthan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Kuthan is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuthan

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

Health Facilities in Kuthan

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

FAQs about Kuthan