Lahangpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Lahangpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Lahangpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahangpur is 203179. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.68 hectares and falls under the 222136 pincode.

Lahangpur 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 Zafrabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lahangpur

According to the 2011 Census, Lahangpur village had a total population of 4,321 people, including 2,209 males and 2,112 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 90.87% and female literacy at 60.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahangpur

Lahangpur 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 Lahangpur

Lahangpur 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 Trilochan Mahdo, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Lahangpur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahangpur

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

Health Facilities in Lahangpur

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

FAQs about Lahangpur