Narhan - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Narhan is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Narhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narhan is 203241. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.17 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Narhan 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 Narhan

According to the 2011 Census, Narhan village had a total population of 5,761 people, including 2,919 males and 2,842 females, living in 864 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.27%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 55.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 729.

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

Nearby Villages of Narhan

Narhan 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 Narhan

Narhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Narhan is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Narhan is about 31 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 Narhan

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

Health Facilities in Narhan

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

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