Handawar - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Handawar is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bermanw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handawar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handawar is 201022. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.76 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Handawar 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 Handawar

As per Census 2011, Handawar village has a total population of 514 people, consisting of 271 males and 243 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population514271243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412714
Scheduled Castes (SC)884543
Literate Population381218163
Illiterate Population1335380

Nearby Villages of Handawar

Handawar 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)
Dompur KhasNorth0.78 km
Pura Pratap ShahSouth-East0.86 km
SamargunjiNorth-West0.95 km
DanSouth-West1.25 km
Jogipur MatiyahiNorth-East1.26 km
MatiyahiNorth-East1.59 km
Tazuddinpur GhaharparaEast1.65 km
BermanwaSouth-East1.78 km
SaidaniSouth-East1.88 km
Rampur DanWest2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Handawar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Handawar. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Handawar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Handawar is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handawar

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

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

Health Facilities in Handawar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Handawar 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 Handawar

Where is Handawar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Handawar?

The Gram Panchayat of Handawar is Bermanw.

What is the pincode of Handawar?

The pincode of Handawar is 222143.

What is the population of Handawar?

Handawar has a total population of 514, including 271 males and 243 females.

How many households are there in Handawar?

There are 91 households in Handawar.

What is the literacy rate in Handawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Handawar is 74.12%. Male literacy is 80.44% and female literacy is 67.08%.