Kachhidih - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kachhidih 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kachhidih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachhidih is 201277. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.66 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode.

Kachhidih 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 Kachhidih

As per Census 2011, Kachhidih village has a total population of 1,521 people, consisting of 708 males and 813 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,148 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 938 literate and 583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,521708813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)208100108
Scheduled Castes (SC)318155163
Literate Population938498440
Illiterate Population583210373

Nearby Villages of Kachhidih

Kachhidih 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)
NadarEast0.93 km
KabeerpurWest1.27 km
MirpurSouth-West1.85 km
Pura JorawarNorth1.96 km
BurhansapurSouth-East1.97 km
GajadharpurNorth-East2.16 km
ChitapurSouth2.19 km
Pure LalNorth-West2.21 km
MirzapurNorth-East2.36 km
Sindhaura SoraoSouth-West2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachhidih

Kachhidih 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 Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Kachhidih is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachhidih

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

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

Health Facilities in Kachhidih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kachhidih

Where is Kachhidih located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kachhidih?

Kachhidih is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kachhidih?

The pincode of Kachhidih is 222143.

What is the population of Kachhidih?

Kachhidih has a total population of 1,521, including 708 males and 813 females.

How many households are there in Kachhidih?

There are 276 households in Kachhidih.

What is the literacy rate in Kachhidih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachhidih is 61.67%. Male literacy is 70.34% and female literacy is 54.12%.