Mehaura - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Mehaura is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Mehaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehaura is 203014. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.84 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mehaura 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 Mehaura

According to the 2011 Census, Mehaura village had a total population of 2,347 people, including 1,159 males and 1,188 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.26%, with male literacy at 82.74% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehaura

Mehaura 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 Mehaura

Mehaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Mehaura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Mehaura 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 Mehaura

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

Health Facilities in Mehaura

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

FAQs about Mehaura