Diawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Diawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Diawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diawan is 201504. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.4 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Diawan 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 Diawan

As per Census 2011, Diawan village has a total population of 938 people, consisting of 397 males and 541 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,362 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Diawan

Diawan 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 Diawan

Diawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Diawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Diawan is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diawan

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

Health Facilities in Diawan

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

FAQs about Diawan