Kalichabad - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kalichabad is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Parauwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalichabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalichabad is 203006. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.02 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kalichabad 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 Kalichabad

As per Census 2011, Kalichabad village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 132 males and 134 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalichabad

Kalichabad 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 Kalichabad

Kalichabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kalichabad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kalichabad is about 30 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 Kalichabad

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

Health Facilities in Kalichabad

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

FAQs about Kalichabad