Kodahon - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kodahon 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. Kodahu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodahon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodahon is 201252. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.56 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Kodahon 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kodahon

According to the 2011 Census, Kodahon village had a total population of 2,171 people, including 1,080 males and 1,091 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 57.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodahon

Kodahon 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 Kodahon

Kodahon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Kodahon

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

Health Facilities in Kodahon

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

FAQs about Kodahon