Gahraul - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gahraul is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Paranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahraul is 202837. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.02 hectares and falls under the 222162 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gahraul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahraul

As per Census 2011, Gahraul village has a total population of 614 people, consisting of 277 males and 337 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,216 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahraul

Gahraul 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 Gahraul

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gahraul. The nearest railway station is Barsathi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Gahraul is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gahraul is about 49 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 Gahraul

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

Health Facilities in Gahraul

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

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