Kariyanwa - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kariyanwa is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kariyanw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariyanwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariyanwa is 201446. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.4 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kariyanwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kariyanwa

As per Census 2011, Kariyanwa village has a total population of 7,457 people, consisting of 3,786 males and 3,671 females. The village has 1,031 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,013 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,919 literate and 2,538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,771 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariyanwa

Kariyanwa 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 Kariyanwa

Kariyanwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Kariyanwa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kariyanwa 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 Kariyanwa

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

Health Facilities in Kariyanwa

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

FAQs about Kariyanwa