Kusarna - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kusarna is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kusarna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusarna is 203238. The village covers a total geographical area of 490 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kusarna 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 Kusarna

As per Census 2011, Kusarna village has a total population of 4,712 people, consisting of 2,304 males and 2,408 females. The village has 797 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 622 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,002 literate and 1,710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 868 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusarna

Kusarna 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 Kusarna

Kusarna 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 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kusarna is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kusarna is about 34 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 Kusarna

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

Health Facilities in Kusarna

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

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