Shekha Jain Pur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Shekha Jain Pur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rampur Chauthar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekha Jain Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekha Jain Pur is 201460. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.83 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shekha Jain Pur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shekha Jain Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Shekha Jain Pur village had a total population of 453 people, including 209 males and 244 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.71%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 58.10%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekha Jain Pur

Shekha Jain Pur 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 Shekha Jain Pur

Shekha Jain Pur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Shekha Jain Pur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Shekha Jain Pur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekha Jain Pur

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

Health Facilities in Shekha Jain Pur

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

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