Pahsana - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Pahsana is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pahsana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahsana is 201488. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.9 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pahsana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pahsana

According to the 2011 Census, Pahsana village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 704 males and 792 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.45%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 56.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahsana

Pahsana 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 Pahsana

Pahsana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsathi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Pahsana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Pahsana is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahsana

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

Health Facilities in Pahsana

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

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