Aruawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Aruawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Aruawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aruawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aruawan is 201494. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.45 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Aruawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Aruawan

As per Census 2011, Aruawan village has a total population of 2,177 people, consisting of 1,081 males and 1,096 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,276 literate and 901 illiterate residents. Additionally, 928 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aruawan

Aruawan 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 Aruawan

Aruawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsathi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Aruawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Aruawan is about 29 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 Aruawan

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

Health Facilities in Aruawan

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

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