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

According to the 2011 Census, Vankat village had a total population of 2,430 people, including 1,164 males and 1,266 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.97%, with male literacy at 79.09% and female literacy at 50.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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