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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jangal Mahal village had a total population of 4,496 people, including 2,429 males and 2,067 females, living in 802 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.79%, with male literacy at 60.33% and female literacy at 41.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

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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