Choraha - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Choraha is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Choraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choraha is 201296. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.59 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Choraha 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Choraha

According to the 2011 Census, Choraha village had a total population of 1,382 people, including 643 males and 739 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Choraha

Choraha 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 Choraha

Choraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Choraha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Choraha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choraha

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

Health Facilities in Choraha

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

FAQs about Choraha