Gauhani - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Gauhani is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gauhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhani is 201162. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.51 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Musabad Badsahapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gauhani 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 Gauhani

As per Census 2011, Gauhani village has a total population of 2,957 people, consisting of 1,455 males and 1,502 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 477 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,643 literate and 1,314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauhani

Gauhani 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 Gauhani

Gauhani 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 Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musabad Badsahapur to Gauhani is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gauhani is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauhani

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

Health Facilities in Gauhani

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

FAQs about Gauhani