Barahpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Barahpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bahiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahpur is 203426. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.95 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode.

Barahpur 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 Barahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barahpur village had a total population of 883 people, including 435 males and 448 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 78.55% and female literacy at 57.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahpur

Barahpur 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 Barahpur

Barahpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dudhaunda, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Barahpur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahpur

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

Health Facilities in Barahpur

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

FAQs about Barahpur