Barji - Jaunpur

Barji is a village situated in the Jaunpur tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Jaunpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pipari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barji is 201517. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.25 hectares and falls under the 222001 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Barji

As per Census 2011, Barji village has a total population of 950 people, consisting of 452 males and 498 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 655 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population950452498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1227250
Scheduled Castes (SC)243118125
Literate Population655349306
Illiterate Population295103192

Nearby Villages of Barji

Barji 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PipariNorth-West0.92 km
DonaiEast1.06 km
Gaura KhurdNorth1.11 km
Chak DhanauwaSouth1.18 km
KarchhuliWest1.50 km
DhanauwaSouth-West1.73 km
LakhesarSouth-East1.96 km
MargupurNorth-West1.96 km
SingatiSouth2.13 km
SheikhpurNorth-East2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barji

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Barji. The nearest railway station is Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Barji is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Barji is about 28 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 Barji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Barji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Barji

Where is Barji located?

Barji village is located in Jaunpur Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barji?

The Gram Panchayat of Barji is Pipari.

What is the pincode of Barji?

The pincode of Barji is 222001.

What is the population of Barji?

Barji has a total population of 950, including 452 males and 498 females.

How many households are there in Barji?

There are 127 households in Barji.

What is the literacy rate in Barji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barji is 68.95%. Male literacy is 77.21% and female literacy is 61.45%.