Pauni - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Pauni is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pauni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauni is 203021. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.15 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pauni 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 Pauni

According to the 2011 Census, Pauni village had a total population of 1,135 people, including 573 males and 562 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.54%, with male literacy at 64.93% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Pauni

Pauni 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 Pauni

Pauni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Pauni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Pauni is about 30 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 Pauni

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

Health Facilities in Pauni

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

FAQs about Pauni