Nokara - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Nokara is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Nokara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nokara is 202659. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.71 hectares and falls under the 222128 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nokara

According to the 2011 Census, Nokara village had a total population of 2,538 people, including 1,122 males and 1,416 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 1,262 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.73%, with male literacy at 82.20% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 694.

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

Nearby Villages of Nokara

Nokara 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 Nokara

Public transport in the Nokara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mariahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Nokara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Nokara is about 32 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 Nokara

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

Health Facilities in Nokara

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

FAQs about Nokara