Launda - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Launda is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Launda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Launda is 200152. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.39 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Launda 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 Launda

According to the 2011 Census, Launda village had a total population of 1,288 people, including 619 males and 669 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.06%, with male literacy at 79.89% and female literacy at 62.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Launda

Launda 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 Launda

Launda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nima Gopalpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Launda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Launda 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 Launda

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

Health Facilities in Launda

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

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