Marahi - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Marahi is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Marahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marahi is 203151. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.44 hectares and falls under the 222146 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town.

Marahi 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 Marahi

According to the 2011 Census, Marahi village had a total population of 1,472 people, including 726 males and 746 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.73%, with male literacy at 79.80% and female literacy at 56.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671.

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

Nearby Villages of Marahi

Marahi 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 Marahi

Marahi 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 Trilochan Mahdo, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Marahi is about 25 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 Marahi

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

Health Facilities in Marahi

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

FAQs about Marahi