Benipur Sarahara - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Benipur Sarahara is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chilbili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benipur Sarahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benipur Sarahara is 200088. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.06 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Benipur Sarahara

According to the 2011 Census, Benipur Sarahara village had a total population of 751 people, including 366 males and 385 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Benipur Sarahara

Benipur Sarahara 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 Benipur Sarahara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Benipur Sarahara. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Benipur Sarahara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Benipur Sarahara is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benipur Sarahara

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

Health Facilities in Benipur Sarahara

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

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