Sarai Kashi - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Sarai Kashi is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sarai Kashi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Kashi is 201188. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.19 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Mungarbadshahpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sarai Kashi 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 Sarai Kashi

As per Census 2011, Sarai Kashi village has a total population of 1,361 people, consisting of 662 males and 699 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 797 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 733 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sarai Kashi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,361662699
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1929597
Scheduled Castes (SC)733371362
Literate Population797469328
Illiterate Population564193371

Nearby Villages of Sarai Kashi

Sarai Kashi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GovardhanpurNorth-East1.08 km
BanbeerpurSouth1.23 km
Ram NagarSouth-West1.65 km
Majha GawanWest1.66 km
UkaniEast2.06 km
GaushalapurNorth-East2.27 km
MallupurEast2.36 km
KarnauliNorth2.42 km
Jai Pal PurSouth2.47 km
ChandauliWest2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai Kashi

Sarai Kashi 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 Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungarbadshahpur to Sarai Kashi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sarai Kashi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarai Kashi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sarai Kashi

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 Kashi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarai Kashi

Where is Sarai Kashi located?

Sarai Kashi village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarai Kashi?

Sarai Kashi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sarai Kashi?

The pincode of Sarai Kashi is 222143.

What is the population of Sarai Kashi?

Sarai Kashi has a total population of 1,361, including 662 males and 699 females.

How many households are there in Sarai Kashi?

There are 200 households in Sarai Kashi.

What is the literacy rate in Sarai Kashi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarai Kashi is 58.56%. Male literacy is 70.85% and female literacy is 46.92%.