Jangal Mahal - Chunar, Mirzapur

Jangal Mahal is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Jangal Mahal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangal Mahal is 212882. The village covers a total geographical area of 9175.55 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jangal Mahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jangal Mahal

As per Census 2011, Jangal Mahal village has a total population of 4,496 people, consisting of 2,429 males and 2,067 females. The village has 802 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 856 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,885 literate and 2,611 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jangal Mahal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jangal Mahal

Jangal Mahal 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 Jangal Mahal

Jangal Mahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Jangal Mahal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Jangal Mahal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangal Mahal

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

Health Facilities in Jangal Mahal

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

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