Balua - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Balua 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 43 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Balua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balua is 203294. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.09 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Balua 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 Balua

According to the 2011 Census, Balua village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 561 males and 612 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 88.67% and female literacy at 59.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Balua

Balua 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 Balua

Balua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Balua is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Balua is about 43 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 Balua

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

Health Facilities in Balua

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

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