Basarahi - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Basarahi is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Basarahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basarahi is 201082. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.75 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Basarahi 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 Basarahi

According to the 2011 Census, Basarahi village had a total population of 642 people, including 316 males and 326 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 92.88% and female literacy at 58.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Basarahi

Basarahi 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 Basarahi

Basarahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srikrishna Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Basarahi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Basarahi is about 46 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 Basarahi

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

Health Facilities in Basarahi

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

FAQs about Basarahi