Sarai Maksud - Kerakat, Jaunpur
Sarai Maksud is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Puranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai Maksud village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Maksud is 203223. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.34 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Sarai Maksud 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.
Nearby Villages of Sarai Maksud
Sarai Maksud 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Hasanpur | South-East | 0.62 km |
| Pithapur | West | 0.67 km |
| Padampur | South-West | 0.94 km |
| Basgit | North-West | 0.96 km |
| Senapur | East | 1.47 km |
| Khatahara | South-West | 1.50 km |
| Chak Jamin | South-West | 1.84 km |
| Sarki | North-West | 1.99 km |
| Bhaura | South | 2.00 km |
| Amhit | North | 2.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sarai Maksud
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sarai Maksud. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Sarai Maksud is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sarai Maksud is about 38 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 Sarai Maksud
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarai Maksud village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sarai Maksud
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarai Maksud village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Sarai Maksud
Where is Sarai Maksud located?
Sarai Maksud village is located in Kerakat Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sarai Maksud?
The Gram Panchayat of Sarai Maksud is Puranpur.
What is the pincode of Sarai Maksud?
The pincode of Sarai Maksud is 222142.