Baraichha - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Baraichha is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Baraichha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraichha is 203295. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.73 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Baraichha 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 Baraichha

According to the 2011 Census, Baraichha village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 500 males and 537 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.18%, with male literacy at 80.34% and female literacy at 59.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraichha

Baraichha 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 Baraichha

Baraichha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Baraichha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Baraichha is about 45 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 Baraichha

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

Health Facilities in Baraichha

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

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