Janapur - Gauriganj, Amethi

Janapur is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Gauriganj and around 52 km from Sultanpur. Janapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janapur is 169074. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.94 hectares and falls under the 229304 pincode. Jamo is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Janapur 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 Jagdishpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Janapur

According to the 2011 Census, Janapur village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 896 males and 882 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.39%, with male literacy at 70.90% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Janapur

Janapur 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 Janapur

Janapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nihalgarh, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamo to Janapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Janapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janapur

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

Health Facilities in Janapur

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

FAQs about Janapur