Mavai - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Mavai is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Mavai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mavai is 200322. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.68 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mavai 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 Mavai

As per Census 2011, Mavai village has a total population of 2,304 people, consisting of 1,051 males and 1,253 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 1,192 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,356 literate and 948 illiterate residents. Additionally, 373 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mavai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mavai

Mavai 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 Mavai

Mavai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Mavai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Mavai is about 27 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 Mavai

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

Health Facilities in Mavai

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

FAQs about Mavai