Malethu - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Malethu is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Malethu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malethu is 203000. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.07 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode.

Malethu 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 Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malethu

According to the 2011 Census, Malethu village had a total population of 2,823 people, including 1,410 males and 1,413 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.93%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 53.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 625.

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

Nearby Villages of Malethu

Malethu 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 Malethu

Malethu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Malethu is about 50 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 Malethu

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

Health Facilities in Malethu

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

FAQs about Malethu