Majha Gawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Majha Gawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chandauki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majha Gawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majha Gawan is 201186. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.78 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Mungra Badshahpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Majha Gawan 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 Majha Gawan

According to the 2011 Census, Majha Gawan village had a total population of 910 people, including 439 males and 471 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.93%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 53.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Majha Gawan

Majha Gawan 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 Majha Gawan

Majha Gawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungra Badshahpur to Majha Gawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Majha Gawan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majha Gawan

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

Health Facilities in Majha Gawan

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

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