Khanuwai - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Khanuwai is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Khanuwai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanuwai is 200219. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.58 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khanuwai 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 Khanuwai

According to the 2011 Census, Khanuwai village had a total population of 2,328 people, including 1,210 males and 1,118 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.81%, with male literacy at 81.56% and female literacy at 57.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 806, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanuwai

Khanuwai 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 Khanuwai

Khanuwai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Khanuwai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Khanuwai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanuwai

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

Health Facilities in Khanuwai

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

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