Bairagiya - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Bairagiya is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Balaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairagiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairagiya is 203083. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.89 hectares and falls under the 222170 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bairagiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bairagiya

According to the 2011 Census, Bairagiya village had a total population of 627 people, including 304 males and 323 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.37%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 49.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 519.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairagiya

Bairagiya 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 Bairagiya

Bairagiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bairagiya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bairagiya is about 25 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 Bairagiya

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

Health Facilities in Bairagiya

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

FAQs about Bairagiya