Unchani Kalan - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Unchani Kalan is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Unchani Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unchani Kalan is 202356. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.83 hectares and falls under the 222105 pincode.

Unchani Kalan 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 Unchani Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Unchani Kalan village had a total population of 3,209 people, including 1,612 males and 1,597 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 62.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,2091,6121,597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)485261224
Scheduled Castes (SC)547281266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,0951,239856
Illiterate Population1,114373741

Nearby Villages of Unchani Kalan

Unchani Kalan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakanthuaNorth-West0.93 km
Unchani KhurdEast1.25 km
BharthaniSouth-West1.29 km
KailawarWest1.52 km
SikandarpurSouth-East1.61 km
IndariaNorth2.04 km
Chak LalahaSouth-West2.18 km
PachokharNorth2.26 km
MubarakpurNorth-West2.50 km
AurailaWest2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Unchani Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Unchani Kalan. The nearest railway station is Salkhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Unchani Kalan is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unchani Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Unchani Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Unchani Kalan

Where is Unchani Kalan located?

Unchani Kalan village is located in Mariahu Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Unchani Kalan?

Unchani Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Unchani Kalan?

The pincode of Unchani Kalan is 222105.

What is the population of Unchani Kalan?

Unchani Kalan had a total population of 3,209, including 1,612 males and 1,597 females.

How many households are there in Unchani Kalan?

Unchani Kalan had 498 households.

What is the literacy rate in Unchani Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Unchani Kalan was 76.91%. Male literacy was 91.71% and female literacy was 62.35%.