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

According to the 2011 Census, Girahuli village had a total population of 477 people, including 224 males and 253 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.86%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 46.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Girahuli