Bhaupur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Bhaupur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bhaupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaupur is 203186. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.28 hectares and falls under the 222136 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Bhaupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bhaupur

As per Census 2011, Bhaupur village has a total population of 2,397 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,286 females. The village has 417 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,411 literate and 986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 695 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3971,1111,286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)373204169
Scheduled Castes (SC)695336359
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20146
Literate Population1,411755656
Illiterate Population986356630

Nearby Villages of Bhaupur

Bhaupur 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)
JagapurNorth-West1.26 km
GodiyaEast1.31 km
KusanwSouth-West1.41 km
KhewsipurNorth-East1.83 km
RehariNorth-West1.88 km
ParshraSouth1.98 km
ThaurNorth2.15 km
BelaNorth-West2.37 km
BindeNorth-East2.46 km
KatharawanSouth-West2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhaupur

Bhaupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Trilochan Mahdo, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Bhaupur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhaupur 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 Bhaupur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhaupur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhaupur

Where is Bhaupur located?

Bhaupur village is located in Kerakat Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhaupur?

Bhaupur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhaupur?

The pincode of Bhaupur is 222136.

What is the population of Bhaupur?

Bhaupur has a total population of 2,397, including 1,111 males and 1,286 females.

How many households are there in Bhaupur?

There are 417 households in Bhaupur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaupur is 58.87%. Male literacy is 67.96% and female literacy is 51.01%.