Khepatpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Khepatpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sahabuddinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khepatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khepatpur is 203205. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.63 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Khepatpur 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 Khepatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khepatpur village had a total population of 506 people, including 256 males and 250 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.88%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 67.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Khepatpur

Khepatpur 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 Khepatpur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Khepatpur. The nearest railway station is Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Khepatpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Khepatpur 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 Khepatpur

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

Health Facilities in Khepatpur

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

FAQs about Khepatpur