Jamui - Soraon, Prayagraj

Jamui is a village situated in the Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Sorano and around 30 km from Allahabad. Jamui village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamui is 161058. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.37 hectares and falls under the 212502 pincode. Fafamau is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jamui

As per Census 2011, Jamui village has a total population of 2,284 people, consisting of 1,148 males and 1,136 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 970 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2841,1481,136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)384187197
Scheduled Castes (SC)479243236
Literate Population1,314794520
Illiterate Population970354616

Nearby Villages of Jamui

Jamui 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PipariSouth-East1.11 km
MalakbelaWest1.14 km
Akberpur SaraidinaNorth-West1.21 km
Shaikhpur Sarai BharatEast1.32 km
JamuaNorth-East1.44 km
BadgaonSouth1.74 km
SaraidatteNorth-East1.75 km
SaraidinaNorth1.85 km
Ismailpur Ta.abdalpurNorth-West2.37 km
GaharpurNorth-East2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamui

Jamui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dayalpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jamui

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamui

Where is Jamui located?

Jamui village is located in Soraon Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamui?

Jamui is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamui?

The pincode of Jamui is 212502.

What is the population of Jamui?

Jamui has a total population of 2,284, including 1,148 males and 1,136 females.

How many households are there in Jamui?

There are 346 households in Jamui.

What is the literacy rate in Jamui?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamui is 57.53%. Male literacy is 69.16% and female literacy is 45.77%.