Jakhini - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Jakhini is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Varanasi and around 26 km from Varanasi. Jakkhini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhini is 209411. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.2 hectares and falls under the 221305 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jakhini

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhini village had a total population of 3,754 people, including 1,991 males and 1,763 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.85%, with male literacy at 88.66% and female literacy at 65.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhini

Jakhini 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 Jakhini

Jakhini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baherwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Jakhini is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Jakhini is about 26 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 Jakhini

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

Health Facilities in Jakhini

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

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