Jagdishpur - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Jagdishpur is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Phulpur and around 55 km from Azamgarh. Jagdishpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagdishpur is 195157. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.19 hectares and falls under the 276303 pincode. Junpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jagdishpur

As per Census 2011, Jagdishpur village has a total population of 2,684 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,435 females. The village has 463 households and a sex ratio of 1,148 females per 1,000 males. There are 385 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,363 literate and 1,321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 586 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jagdishpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6841,2491,435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)385211174
Scheduled Castes (SC)586254332
Literate Population1,363704659
Illiterate Population1,321545776

Nearby Villages of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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)
DaderiyaWest1.10 km
TirhutipurEast1.14 km
Rasoolpur Mu. TungiSouth-West1.19 km
DehduarNorth-East1.39 km
SunderpurkaithauliEast1.52 km
SohauliNorth-West1.91 km
DubraSouth2.27 km
Bandhwa IslamWest2.28 km
Belhari HasanpurSouth-West2.40 km
FatuhiSouth-East2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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 Mihrawan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junpur to Jagdishpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Jagdishpur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagdishpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jagdishpur

Where is Jagdishpur located?

Jagdishpur village is located in Martinganjon Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jagdishpur?

Jagdishpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jagdishpur?

The pincode of Jagdishpur is 276303.

What is the population of Jagdishpur?

Jagdishpur has a total population of 2,684, including 1,249 males and 1,435 females.

How many households are there in Jagdishpur?

There are 463 households in Jagdishpur.

What is the literacy rate in Jagdishpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jagdishpur is 50.78%. Male literacy is 56.37% and female literacy is 45.92%.