Guaawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Guaawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghatam Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guaawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guaawan is 201006. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.07 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Mugravad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Guaawan 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 Guaawan

According to the 2011 Census, Guaawan village had a total population of 926 people, including 450 males and 476 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.88%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 57.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Guaawan

Guaawan 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 Guaawan

Guaawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugravad to Guaawan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Guaawan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guaawan

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

Health Facilities in Guaawan

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

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