Jhanjhaur - Pindra, Varanasi

Jhanjhaur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Jhanjhaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhaur is 208646. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.93 hectares and falls under the 221206 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jhanjhaur 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhanjhaur

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanjhaur village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 720 males and 688 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 87.03% and female literacy at 60.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhaur

Jhanjhaur 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 Jhanjhaur

Jhanjhaur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pindra Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Jhanjhaur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhanjhaur

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

Health Facilities in Jhanjhaur

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

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