Than - Kerakat, Jaunpur
Than is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Lakhamipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Than village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 203106. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.47 hectares and falls under the 222136 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Than 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 Zafrabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Than
According to the 2011 Census, Than village had a total population of 655 people, including 324 males and 331 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 89.31% and female literacy at 62.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 655 | 324 | 331 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 102 | 62 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 167 | 77 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 416 | 234 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 239 | 90 | 149 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Than
Than is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Than.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Than is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than 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 Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Kerakat Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Than?
The Gram Panchayat of Than is Lakhamipur.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 222136.
What is the population of Than?
Than had a total population of 655, including 324 males and 331 females.
How many households are there in Than?
Than had 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than was 75.23%. Male literacy was 89.31% and female literacy was 62.54%.