Pesara - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Pesara is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 92 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pesara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pesara is 203034. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Pesara 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 Pesara

As per Census 2011, Pesara village has a total population of 4,360 people, consisting of 2,056 males and 2,304 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 1,120 females per 1,000 males. There are 674 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,548 literate and 1,812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,692 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pesara

Pesara 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 Pesara

Pesara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Pesara is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Pesara 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 Pesara

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

Health Facilities in Pesara

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

FAQs about Pesara