Jafarpur Kathkan - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Jafarpur Kathkan is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Jafarpur Kathakan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jafarpur Kathkan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jafarpur Kathkan is 194799. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.29 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Jafarpur Kathkan 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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jafarpur Kathkan

According to the 2011 Census, Jafarpur Kathkan village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 532 males and 522 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.34%, with male literacy at 76.53% and female literacy at 54.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Jafarpur Kathkan

Jafarpur Kathkan 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 Jafarpur Kathkan

Jafarpur Kathkan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Jafarpur Kathkan is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Jafarpur Kathkan is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jafarpur Kathkan

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

Health Facilities in Jafarpur Kathkan

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

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