Kundi - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kundi is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundi is 203051. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.92 hectares and falls under the 222170 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kundi 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 Kundi

As per Census 2011, Kundi village has a total population of 1,619 people, consisting of 753 males and 866 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,027 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,619753866
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241130111
Scheduled Castes (SC)577269308
Literate Population1,027518509
Illiterate Population592235357

Nearby Villages of Kundi

Kundi 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)
MahmadpurEast0.63 km
JamuariEast1.09 km
LurkhuriNorth-East1.16 km
Udiasan Urf Mufti GanjWest1.25 km
NishanNorth-West1.52 km
SuchitpurSouth-West1.79 km
MurtazabadSouth-East1.86 km
DugauliWest1.91 km
BhogipattiSouth-West2.14 km
AmaraNorth2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundi

Kundi 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 23.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kundi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kundi is about 20 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 Kundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kundi

Where is Kundi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kundi?

Kundi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kundi?

The pincode of Kundi is 222170.

What is the population of Kundi?

Kundi has a total population of 1,619, including 753 males and 866 females.

How many households are there in Kundi?

There are 251 households in Kundi.

What is the literacy rate in Kundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundi is 63.43%. Male literacy is 68.79% and female literacy is 58.78%.