Vangawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Vangawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vangawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vangawan is 201342. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.04 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vangawan 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 Vangawan

According to the 2011 Census, Vangawan village had a total population of 1,470 people, including 693 males and 777 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.16%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 48.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

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

Nearby Villages of Vangawan

Vangawan 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 Vangawan

Vangawan 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 Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Vangawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Vangawan is about 38 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 Vangawan

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

Health Facilities in Vangawan

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

FAQs about Vangawan