Dagriaon - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Dagriaon is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Manikapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dagriaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dagriaon is 201468. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.95 hectares and falls under the 222135 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Dagriaon 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 Dagriaon

As per Census 2011, Dagriaon village has a total population of 1,181 people, consisting of 559 males and 622 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 594 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dagriaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dagriaon

Dagriaon 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 Dagriaon

Dagriaon 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 Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Dagriaon is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Dagriaon is about 23 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 Dagriaon

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

Health Facilities in Dagriaon

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

FAQs about Dagriaon