Girahuli - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Girahuli is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Shekhanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girahuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girahuli is 201061. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.16 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Girahuli 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 Girahuli

As per Census 2011, Girahuli village has a total population of 477 people, consisting of 224 males and 253 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,129 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 240 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population477224253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894346
Scheduled Castes (SC)335155180
Literate Population24014397
Illiterate Population23781156

Nearby Villages of Girahuli

Girahuli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AkaulaNorth-East0.58 km
ShekhapurWest0.77 km
AhiladpurSouth-West0.79 km
RamnagaraNorth1.08 km
DaudpurSouth-West1.18 km
SakapurSouth-East1.52 km
DeepakpurNorth-East1.57 km
GhuripurWest1.73 km
Tazuddinpur KhasWest1.74 km
AjohSouth1.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Girahuli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Girahuli. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Girahuli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Girahuli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girahuli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Girahuli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Girahuli

Where is Girahuli located?

Girahuli village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Girahuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Girahuli is Shekhanagar.

What is the pincode of Girahuli?

The pincode of Girahuli is 222201.

What is the population of Girahuli?

Girahuli has a total population of 477, including 224 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Girahuli?

There are 86 households in Girahuli.

What is the literacy rate in Girahuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girahuli is 50.31%. Male literacy is 63.84% and female literacy is 38.34%.