Norarakala - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Norarakala is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Basahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Norarakala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Norarakala is 201393. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.54 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Norarakala 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 Norarakala

As per Census 2011, Norarakala village has a total population of 90 people, consisting of 46 males and 44 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 32 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population904644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1284
Scheduled Castes (SC)954
Literate Population583325
Illiterate Population321319

Nearby Villages of Norarakala

Norarakala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AhiyapurSouth-West0.55 km
KotawaNorth-West0.96 km
BasahataSouth1.08 km
Nonara KhurdEast1.09 km
KadanpurNorth1.14 km
VisunpurWest1.41 km
BaruwaSouth-East1.49 km
MahamoodpurNorth-West1.66 km
Meerpur Ta. KaraudiSouth-West1.78 km
MarufpurNorth-East1.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Norarakala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Norarakala. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Norarakala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Norarakala is about 35 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 Norarakala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Norarakala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Norarakala

Where is Norarakala located?

Norarakala village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Norarakala?

The Gram Panchayat of Norarakala is Basahata.

What is the pincode of Norarakala?

The pincode of Norarakala is 222143.

What is the population of Norarakala?

Norarakala has a total population of 90, including 46 males and 44 females.

How many households are there in Norarakala?

There are 14 households in Norarakala.

What is the literacy rate in Norarakala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Norarakala is 64.44%. Male literacy is 71.74% and female literacy is 56.82%.