Lauh - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Lauh 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 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Lauh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lauh is 201248. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.49 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Lauh 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 Lauh

According to the 2011 Census, Lauh village had a total population of 4,221 people, including 2,204 males and 2,017 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649.

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

Nearby Villages of Lauh

Lauh 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 Lauh

Lauh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Lauh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Lauh is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lauh

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

Health Facilities in Lauh

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

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