Maroofpur - Dhampur, Bijnor

Maroofpur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Mahunangli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maroofpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maroofpur is 113425. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 246733 pincode.

Maroofpur 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 Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maroofpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maroofpur village had a total population of 548 people, including 291 males and 257 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 83.27% and female literacy at 60.26%.

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 Population548291257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694623
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population345204141
Illiterate Population20387116

Nearby Villages of Maroofpur

Maroofpur 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)
Mahoo NangliNorth-East0.75 km
Bakar NagarSouth-West0.80 km
MurshadpurNorth-West1.05 km
InayatpurSouth-West1.35 km
Mehar AlipurSouth1.39 km
Bairampur KhajooriNorth1.44 km
Kasampur AhmadEast1.49 km
KhandsalSouth-East1.50 km
SaraiasanaraNorth-East1.55 km
MazharpurNorth-East1.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maroofpur

Maroofpur 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 Amhera, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Bijnor to Maroofpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maroofpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Maroofpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maroofpur 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 Maroofpur

Where is Maroofpur located?

Maroofpur village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Maroofpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Maroofpur is Mahunangli.

What is the pincode of Maroofpur?

The pincode of Maroofpur is 246733.

What is the population of Maroofpur?

Maroofpur had a total population of 548, including 291 males and 257 females.

How many households are there in Maroofpur?

Maroofpur had 102 households.

What is the literacy rate in Maroofpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maroofpur was 72.03%. Male literacy was 83.27% and female literacy was 60.26%.