Jobkunda - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Jobkunda is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Paiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jobkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jobkunda is 176007. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.6 hectares and falls under the 272201 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Jobkunda 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 Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jobkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jobkunda village had a total population of 835 people, including 409 males and 426 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.33%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 47.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Jobkunda

Jobkunda 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 Jobkunda

Jobkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadev Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Jobkunda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Jobkunda 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 Jobkunda

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

Health Facilities in Jobkunda

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

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