Guraini - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Guraini is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Guraini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guraini is 200346. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.27 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasarai is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Guraini 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 Guraini

According to the 2011 Census, Guraini village had a total population of 3,086 people, including 1,578 males and 1,508 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 63.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 970.

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

Nearby Villages of Guraini

Guraini 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 Guraini

Guraini is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasarai to Guraini is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Guraini is about 20 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 Guraini

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

Health Facilities in Guraini

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

FAQs about Guraini