Karaur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Karaur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Karaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaur is 201291. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.66 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Karaur 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 Karaur

According to the 2011 Census, Karaur village had a total population of 2,134 people, including 1,076 males and 1,058 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 54.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaur

Karaur 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 Karaur

Karaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Karaur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Karaur is about 50 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 Karaur

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

Health Facilities in Karaur

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

FAQs about Karaur