Vashiraha - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Vashiraha is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sarai Yusuf serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vashiraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vashiraha is 201318. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.05 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Vashiraha 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 Vashiraha

According to the 2011 Census, Vashiraha village had a total population of 573 people, including 254 males and 319 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,256 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.96%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Vashiraha

Vashiraha 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 Vashiraha

Vashiraha 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 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Vashiraha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Vashiraha is about 33 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 Vashiraha

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

Health Facilities in Vashiraha

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

FAQs about Vashiraha