Kevati - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kevati 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 24 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Birampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kevati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kevati is 203085. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.79 hectares and falls under the 222170 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kevati 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 Kevati

According to the 2011 Census, Kevati village had a total population of 456 people, including 208 males and 248 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,192 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.13%, with male literacy at 88.51% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Kevati

Kevati 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 Kevati

Kevati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jalalganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kevati is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kevati is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kevati

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

Health Facilities in Kevati

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

FAQs about Kevati