Barigaon - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Barigaon is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Barigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barigaon is 202756. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.92 hectares and falls under the 222161 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Barigaon 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 Barigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Barigaon village had a total population of 4,584 people, including 2,321 males and 2,263 females, living in 687 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 53.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,108.

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

Nearby Villages of Barigaon

Barigaon 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 Barigaon

Barigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Barigaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Barigaon is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barigaon

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

Health Facilities in Barigaon

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

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