Sarai Chandan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Sarai Chandan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kauraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai Chandan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Chandan is 201315. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.5 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Sarai Chandan 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 Sarai Chandan

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai Chandan village had a total population of 460 people, including 231 males and 229 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.01%, with male literacy at 74.74% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarai Chandan

Sarai Chandan 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 Sarai Chandan

Sarai Chandan 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 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Sarai Chandan is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sarai Chandan is about 31 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 Sarai Chandan

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

Health Facilities in Sarai Chandan

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

FAQs about Sarai Chandan