Jokwa Buzurg - Kasya, Kushinagar

Jokwa Buzurg is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Jokwa Buzurg village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jokwa Buzurg is 189318. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.59 hectares and falls under the 274401 pincode. Kasya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jokwa Buzurg 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 Fazilnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jokwa Buzurg

According to the 2011 Census, Jokwa Buzurg village had a total population of 2,247 people, including 1,172 males and 1,075 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.90%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Jokwa Buzurg

Jokwa Buzurg 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 Jokwa Buzurg

Jokwa Buzurg is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasya to Jokwa Buzurg is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Jokwa Buzurg is about 28 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 Jokwa Buzurg

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

Health Facilities in Jokwa Buzurg

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

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