Auwar - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Auwar is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Auwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Auwar is 203142. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.79 hectares and falls under the 222146 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Auwar 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Auwar

According to the 2011 Census, Auwar village had a total population of 3,378 people, including 1,690 males and 1,688 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.80%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 808.

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

Nearby Villages of Auwar

Auwar 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 Auwar

Auwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Auwar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Auwar

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

Health Facilities in Auwar

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

FAQs about Auwar