Gariyawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Gariyawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gariyaw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gariyawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gariyawan is 201283. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.84 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Gariyawan 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 Gariyawan

As per Census 2011, Gariyawan village has a total population of 2,661 people, consisting of 1,341 males and 1,320 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,541 literate and 1,120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 749 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gariyawan

Gariyawan 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 Gariyawan

Gariyawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Gariyawan is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gariyawan

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

Health Facilities in Gariyawan

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

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