Bhainsa - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Bhainsa 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 46 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhainsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhainsa is 203292. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.73 hectares and falls under the 222129 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bhainsa 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 Bhainsa

As per Census 2011, Bhainsa village has a total population of 4,506 people, consisting of 2,091 males and 2,415 females. The village has 747 households and a sex ratio of 1,154 females per 1,000 males. There are 755 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,613 literate and 1,893 illiterate residents. Additionally, 783 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhainsa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5062,0912,415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)755382373
Scheduled Castes (SC)783405378
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population2,6131,4331,180
Illiterate Population1,8936581,235

Nearby Villages of Bhainsa

Bhainsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BrahamanpurWest1.36 km
GhordaurSouth-East1.47 km
BarmalpurNorth-East1.64 km
RamgarhEast1.97 km
UmarwarNorth-West1.98 km
BaraichhabirNorth2.21 km
FaridpurNorth-East2.34 km
BagiSouth2.39 km
BirbhanpurEast2.39 km
DeoraiSouth2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhainsa

Bhainsa 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 14.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bhainsa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhainsa 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 Bhainsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhainsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhainsa

Where is Bhainsa located?

Bhainsa village is located in Kerakat Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhainsa?

Bhainsa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhainsa?

The pincode of Bhainsa is 222129.

What is the population of Bhainsa?

Bhainsa has a total population of 4,506, including 2,091 males and 2,415 females.

How many households are there in Bhainsa?

There are 747 households in Bhainsa.

What is the literacy rate in Bhainsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhainsa is 57.99%. Male literacy is 68.53% and female literacy is 48.86%.