Air - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Air is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhikharipur Khas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Air village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Air is 201122. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.4 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Air village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Air

According to the 2011 Census, Air village had a total population of 547 people, including 243 males and 304 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,251 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.08%, with male literacy at 87.44% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Air

Air 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 Air

Public transport in the Air is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Air is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Air

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

Health Facilities in Air

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

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