Barangi - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Barangi is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Barangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barangi is 200320. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.49 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Barangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barangi

According to the 2011 Census, Barangi village had a total population of 3,076 people, including 1,533 males and 1,543 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 70.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636.

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

Nearby Villages of Barangi

Barangi 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 Barangi

Barangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Barangi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Barangi is about 28 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 Barangi

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

Health Facilities in Barangi

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

FAQs about Barangi