Barahimpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Barahimpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Parapati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahimpur is 203290. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.13 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Barahimpur 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 Barahimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barahimpur village had a total population of 851 people, including 392 males and 459 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahimpur

Barahimpur 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 Barahimpur

Barahimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Barahimpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Barahimpur is about 39 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 Barahimpur

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

Health Facilities in Barahimpur

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

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