Vankat - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Vankat 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. Medhpur Bankat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vankat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vankat is 201456. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.51 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Vankat 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 Vankat

As per Census 2011, Vankat village has a total population of 2,430 people, consisting of 1,164 males and 1,266 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 354 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,328 literate and 1,102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 435 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vankat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4301,1641,266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)354198156
Scheduled Castes (SC)435219216
Literate Population1,328764564
Illiterate Population1,102400702

Nearby Villages of Vankat

Vankat 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)
RamdihNorth-West0.62 km
BhedpurNorth-East1.01 km
ChautharSouth-West1.26 km
JaraunaSouth-East1.43 km
Meerpur Ta. KariyanwaNorth1.70 km
Shekha Jain PurWest1.95 km
GoppurNorth1.97 km
JagarnathpurNorth-West2.20 km
KariyanwaNorth-East2.25 km
BariyarpurEast2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vankat

Vankat 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 Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Vankat is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Vankat 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 Vankat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vankat 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 Vankat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Vankat

Where is Vankat located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vankat?

The Gram Panchayat of Vankat is Medhpur Bankat.

What is the pincode of Vankat?

The pincode of Vankat is 222143.

What is the population of Vankat?

Vankat has a total population of 2,430, including 1,164 males and 1,266 females.

How many households are there in Vankat?

There are 390 households in Vankat.

What is the literacy rate in Vankat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vankat is 54.65%. Male literacy is 65.64% and female literacy is 44.55%.