Bhatahar - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Bhatahar 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhatahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatahar is 201450. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.87 hectares and falls under the 222165 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhatahar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatahar village had a total population of 4,919 people, including 2,329 males and 2,590 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 82.06% and female literacy at 57.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,632.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatahar

Bhatahar 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 Bhatahar

Bhatahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Bhatahar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhatahar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatahar

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

Health Facilities in Bhatahar

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

FAQs about Bhatahar