Kop Kalan - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Kop Kalan is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Mukuripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kop Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kop Kalan is 203358. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.25 hectares and falls under the 222129 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kop Kalan 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 Kop Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kop Kalan village had a total population of 171 people, including 77 males and 94 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,221 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.33%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kop Kalan

Kop Kalan 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 Kop Kalan

Kop Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kop Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kop Kalan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kop Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Kop Kalan

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

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