Kasturipur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kasturipur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Tariyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasturipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasturipur is 203191. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.55 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode.

Kasturipur 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 Kasturipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kasturipur village had a total population of 228 people, including 94 males and 134 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,426 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.78%, with male literacy at 77.46% and female literacy at 55.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasturipur

Kasturipur 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 Kasturipur

Kasturipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Kasturipur 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 Kasturipur

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

Health Facilities in Kasturipur

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

FAQs about Kasturipur