Kanwariya - Shahganj, Jaunpur

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanwariya is 200286. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.02 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kanwariya 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 Kanwariya

According to the 2011 Census, Kanwariya village had a total population of 786 people, including 410 males and 376 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.82%, with male literacy at 77.26% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanwariya

Kanwariya 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 Kanwariya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kanwariya. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kanwariya

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

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