Kauraha - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kauraha is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kauraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauraha is 201316. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.07 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kauraha

According to the 2011 Census, Kauraha village had a total population of 2,443 people, including 1,222 males and 1,221 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauraha

Kauraha 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 Kauraha

Kauraha 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 Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Kauraha is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kauraha is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauraha

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

Health Facilities in Kauraha

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

FAQs about Kauraha