Kauriya - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kauriya is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kauriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauriya is 200230. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.42 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kauriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Kauriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kauriya village had a total population of 4,346 people, including 2,323 males and 2,023 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 60.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,058.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauriya

Kauriya 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 Kauriya

Kauriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Kauriya is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kauriya is about 33 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 Kauriya

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

Health Facilities in Kauriya

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

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