Mahmoodpur - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Mahmoodpur is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahmoodpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahmoodpur is 195707. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.64 hectares and falls under the 276201 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Mahmoodpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mahmoodpur village had a total population of 499 people, including 242 males and 257 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.24%, with male literacy at 79.56% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population499242257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)966135
Scheduled Castes (SC)1688682
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population275144131
Illiterate Population22498126

Nearby Villages of Mahmoodpur

Mahmoodpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PandeyatarkusaSouth-West0.89 km
MurehariNorth-East1.01 km
Araji BagahiSouth1.10 km
Rampur HardashiSouth-West1.72 km
Firojpur BagahiSouth1.78 km
Hardaspur HardasahiWest1.94 km
Abbaspur TarawaNorth-East1.98 km
BangaonSouth-East1.99 km
TarawaNorth-West2.04 km
LohathaSouth-East2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahmoodpur

Mahmoodpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahmoodpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mahmoodpur

Where is Mahmoodpur located?

Mahmoodpur village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahmoodpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahmoodpur is Bangaon.

What is the pincode of Mahmoodpur?

The pincode of Mahmoodpur is 276201.

What is the population of Mahmoodpur?

Mahmoodpur had a total population of 499, including 242 males and 257 females.

How many households are there in Mahmoodpur?

Mahmoodpur had 82 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahmoodpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahmoodpur was 68.24%. Male literacy was 79.56% and female literacy was 59.01%.