Bhaura - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Bhaura is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaura is 203231. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.63 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhaura 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 Bhaura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaura village had a total population of 2,157 people, including 1,072 males and 1,085 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.40%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 65.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 961, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaura

Bhaura 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 Bhaura

Bhaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bhaura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhaura is about 38 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 Bhaura

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

Health Facilities in Bhaura

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

FAQs about Bhaura