Bantari - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Bantari is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bantari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantari is 203297. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.09 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bantari 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 Bantari

According to the 2011 Census, Bantari village had a total population of 801 people, including 348 males and 453 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,302 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 56.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Bantari

Bantari 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 Bantari

Public transport in the Bantari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bantari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bantari is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bantari

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

Health Facilities in Bantari

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

FAQs about Bantari