Mai - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Mai is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mai is 202880. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.08 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Bhadohari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mai is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mai

According to the 2011 Census, Mai village had a total population of 2,296 people, including 1,170 males and 1,126 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.36%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 60.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606.

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

Nearby Villages of Mai

Mai 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 Mai

The nearest railway station is Bhadohi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadohari to Mai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Mai is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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