Sarai Khani - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Sarai Khani 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 Khani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Khani is 201167. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.07 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Badshahpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sarai Khani 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 Khani

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai Khani village had a total population of 1,376 people, including 636 males and 740 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.91%, with male literacy at 87.02% and female literacy at 55.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351.

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 Khani

Sarai Khani 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 Khani

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sarai Khani. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badshahpur to Sarai Khani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sarai Khani 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 Khani

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

Health Facilities in Sarai Khani

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 Khani village are given below:

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