Parahit - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Parahit 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. Parahit village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parahit is 201136. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.35 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Parahit 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parahit

According to the 2011 Census, Parahit village had a total population of 4,651 people, including 2,284 males and 2,367 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.29%, with male literacy at 86.82% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,126.

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

Nearby Villages of Parahit

Parahit 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 Parahit

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Parahit. The nearest railway station is Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Parahit is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Parahit 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 Parahit

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

Health Facilities in Parahit

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

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