Jamua - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Jamua is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Jamua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamua is 203288. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.58 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jamua 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 Jamua

According to the 2011 Census, Jamua village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 694 males and 684 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.59%, with male literacy at 81.71% and female literacy at 57.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamua

Jamua 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 Jamua

Jamua 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 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Jamua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Jamua is about 36 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 Jamua

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

Health Facilities in Jamua

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

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