Ukani - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Ukani is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Raipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ukani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukani is 201197. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.18 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ukani 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 Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ukani

According to the 2011 Census, Ukani village had a total population of 1,070 people, including 531 males and 539 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.11%, with male literacy at 89.73% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukani

Ukani 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 Ukani

Ukani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ukani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ukani is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ukani

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

Health Facilities in Ukani

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

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