Horaiya - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Horaiya is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Horaiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horaiya is 202579. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.3 hectares and falls under the 222161 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Horaiya 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 Horaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Horaiya village had a total population of 1,315 people, including 623 males and 692 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 58.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Horaiya

Horaiya 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 Horaiya

Horaiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mariahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Horaiya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Horaiya is about 29 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 Horaiya

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

Health Facilities in Horaiya

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

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