Jhunuwa - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Jhunuwa is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Jhunuwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhunuwa is 184356. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.68 hectares and falls under the 273155 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jhunuwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhunuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhunuwa village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 778 males and 788 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 43.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhunuwa

Jhunuwa 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 Jhunuwa

Jhunuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lokvidyapith Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Jhunuwa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Jhunuwa 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 Jhunuwa

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

Health Facilities in Jhunuwa

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

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