Pauha - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Pauha is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pauha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauha is 201495. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.15 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pauha 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 Pauha

According to the 2011 Census, Pauha village had a total population of 1,813 people, including 800 males and 1,013 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,266 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.34%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 53.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439.

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

Nearby Villages of Pauha

Pauha 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 Pauha

Pauha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Pauha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Pauha is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pauha

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

Health Facilities in Pauha

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

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