Bara - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Bara 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 42 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara is 201160. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.15 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bara 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 Bara

According to the 2011 Census, Bara village had a total population of 1,135 people, including 552 males and 583 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.07%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 59.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara

Bara 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 Bara

Bara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Bara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bara is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara

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

Health Facilities in Bara

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

FAQs about Bara