Kushiya Bahar - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kushiya Bahar is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Katghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushiya Bahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushiya Bahar is 200133. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.37 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kushiya Bahar 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 Kushiya Bahar

As per Census 2011, Kushiya Bahar village has a total population of 655 people, consisting of 320 males and 335 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 324 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kushiya Bahar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population655320335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075255
Literate Population331186145
Illiterate Population324134190

Nearby Villages of Kushiya Bahar

Kushiya Bahar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kurki PattiWest1.10 km
Sari Jahangir PattiNorth-East1.24 km
BaraunaNorth-West1.28 km
KatgharSouth-East1.56 km
LalapurWest2.14 km
Keot PattiSouth2.23 km
Ram NagarEast2.31 km
Benipur SaraharaNorth2.52 km
JainpurNorth-East2.62 km
EkadlaSouth-East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kushiya Bahar

Kushiya Bahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Kushiya Bahar is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kushiya Bahar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushiya Bahar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kushiya Bahar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kushiya Bahar

Where is Kushiya Bahar located?

Kushiya Bahar village is located in Shahganj Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kushiya Bahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kushiya Bahar is Katghar.

What is the pincode of Kushiya Bahar?

The pincode of Kushiya Bahar is 223105.

What is the population of Kushiya Bahar?

Kushiya Bahar has a total population of 655, including 320 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Kushiya Bahar?

There are 107 households in Kushiya Bahar.

What is the literacy rate in Kushiya Bahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kushiya Bahar is 50.53%. Male literacy is 58.13% and female literacy is 43.28%.