Paduwa - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Paduwa 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 53 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Parua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paduwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paduwa is 200999. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.53 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Paduwa 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 Paduwa

As per Census 2011, Paduwa village has a total population of 1,052 people, consisting of 488 males and 564 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,155 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paduwa

Paduwa 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 Paduwa

Paduwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Paduwa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Paduwa is about 53 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 Paduwa

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

Health Facilities in Paduwa

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

FAQs about Paduwa