Muzar - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Muzar is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Muzar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muzar is 201385. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.07 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Muzar 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 Muzar

According to the 2011 Census, Muzar village had a total population of 1,758 people, including 797 males and 961 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.26%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 57.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Muzar

Muzar 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 Muzar

Public transport in the Muzar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsathi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Muzar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Muzar is about 34 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 Muzar

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

Health Facilities in Muzar

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

FAQs about Muzar