Balhamau - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Balhamau is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Balhamau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balhamau is 200993. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.61 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Balhamau 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 Balhamau

According to the 2011 Census, Balhamau village had a total population of 2,532 people, including 1,207 males and 1,325 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 62.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 577.

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

Nearby Villages of Balhamau

Balhamau 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 Balhamau

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balhamau. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Balhamau is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Balhamau is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balhamau

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

Health Facilities in Balhamau

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

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