Ghanghariya - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Ghanghariya is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghaghariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanghariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanghariya is 201139. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.58 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ghanghariya 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 Ghanghariya

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanghariya village had a total population of 2,085 people, including 965 males and 1,120 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 55.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanghariya

Ghanghariya 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 Ghanghariya

Ghanghariya 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 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Ghanghariya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ghanghariya is about 35 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 Ghanghariya

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

Health Facilities in Ghanghariya

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

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