Durga Jot - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Durga Jot is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Durgajot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durga Jot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durga Jot is 177907. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.3 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Durga Jot

As per Census 2011, Durga Jot village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 437 males and 372 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 563 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durga Jot are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population809437372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648480
Scheduled Castes (SC)1035449
Literate Population24617868
Illiterate Population563259304

Nearby Villages of Durga Jot

Durga Jot 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)
BasdiliyaWest0.83 km
AhirauliNorth-East1.05 km
Babhani MaphiSouth-East1.13 km
Mudila NankarSouth1.15 km
SandaljotNorth-West1.17 km
KherdeoriEast1.19 km
UnchdihSouth-West1.49 km
Duvayal TiwariWest1.72 km
SenuriEast2.03 km
Bhilauri Urf BhilauriNorth2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Durga Jot

Durga Jot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Durga Jot is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Durga Jot is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durga Jot

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Durga Jot

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Durga Jot

Where is Durga Jot located?

Durga Jot village is located in Itwa Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Durga Jot?

The Gram Panchayat of Durga Jot is Durgajot.

What is the pincode of Durga Jot?

The pincode of Durga Jot is 272192.

What is the population of Durga Jot?

Durga Jot has a total population of 809, including 437 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Durga Jot?

There are 100 households in Durga Jot.

What is the literacy rate in Durga Jot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durga Jot is 30.41%. Male literacy is 40.73% and female literacy is 18.28%.