| Coordinates: | 25.55°N 101°W |
Janghai is a market and Gram Panchayat in the district of Prayagraj, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 226 km kilometres southeast of the state capital, Lucknow, and 24 kilometres from Handia Tehsil. As of 2022, Janghai's population was about 29,000.
Janghai crosses two districts, which complicates its development. Many local leaders want Janghai to become a Nagar Panchayat.
Janghai has a humid subtropical climate that is common to cities in north-central India. Janghai experiences three seasons: a hot, dry summer; a cool, dry winter; and a warm, humid monsoon season.
The summer season lasts from April to June with the maximum temperatures ranging from 40C to 45C. The monsoon season begins in early July and lasts until September. The winter season spans December through February. Temperatures rarely drop to the freezing mark, so it does not snow. Maximum temperatures are around 35C and minimum around 10C. Janghai also experiences heavy fog in January, resulting in traffic and travel delays.
The lowest temperature recorded in Janghai was -2C, with the highest recorded temperature being 48C.
Janghai has an category railway station at a junction under the Lucknow division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It is well connected to all major cities of India. Janghai is home to the third largest railway station in Jaunpur district, with 5 platforms and parking.
Rail connects Janghai to Jafarabad and Jaunpur to the north; Phaphamau, Prayagraj to the south, Varanasi to the east, and Partapgarh to the west.
Buses and jeeps are the main transport. The Janghai Bus Depot is located to the opposite of the Janghai Railway Station. Janghai is connected to Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj and other cities, such as Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Sultanpur, and Ghazipur.
One of the main routes is Janghai to Handia, a 26adj=midNaNadj=mid road; in-between stops are Janghai bazaar, Bypass, Chuka Mode, Champapur, Chanethu, Annuwa, Belkha, Vrindavan, Vari, Madwa, Sirsa, Katahara, Ciady, Handia.
Janghai connects with NH731B via Machhalishahar. Janghai Barna road also connects Janghai to Prayagraj via Phoolpur, Sahson, and Andawa. PDA buses connect Janghai to Prayagraj via Vari and Prtappur.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 56 km away. Prayagraj Airport is approximately 60 km away. Domestic and international flights are accessible.[7]