Baraih - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Baraih is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Barai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraih is 201158. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.3 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Badsahpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Baraih 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 Baraih

According to the 2011 Census, Baraih village had a total population of 1,344 people, including 623 males and 721 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.12%, with male literacy at 86.74% and female literacy at 63.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraih

Baraih 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 Baraih

Baraih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badsahpur to Baraih is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Baraih is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraih

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

Health Facilities in Baraih

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

FAQs about Baraih