Banjarepur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Banjarepur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Banjare Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjarepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjarepur is 203041. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.08 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Banjarepur 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banjarepur

According to the 2011 Census, Banjarepur village had a total population of 1,593 people, including 741 males and 852 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 81.22% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 717.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjarepur

Banjarepur 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 Banjarepur

Banjarepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Banjarepur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Banjarepur is about 30 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 Banjarepur

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

Health Facilities in Banjarepur

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

FAQs about Banjarepur