Berra - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Berra is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Berra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berra is 201049. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.61 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Berra 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 Berra

According to the 2011 Census, Berra village had a total population of 464 people, including 238 males and 226 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.18%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 60.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Berra

Berra 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 Berra

Berra 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 Srikrishna Nagar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Berra is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Berra is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berra

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

Health Facilities in Berra

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

FAQs about Berra