Barawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Barawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Barawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barawan is 201417. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.09 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barawan

According to the 2011 Census, Barawan village had a total population of 3,596 people, including 1,807 males and 1,789 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.66%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 66.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Barawan

Barawan 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 Barawan

Barawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Barawan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Barawan is about 40 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 Barawan

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

Health Facilities in Barawan

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

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