Kora - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kora is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Korha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kora is 201360. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.44 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kora 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 Kora

As per Census 2011, Kora village has a total population of 1,913 people, consisting of 950 males and 963 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,129 literate and 784 illiterate residents. Additionally, 513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kora

Kora 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 Kora

Kora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Kora is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kora is about 33 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 Kora

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

Health Facilities in Kora

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

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