Naupur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Naupur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Naupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naupur is 203268. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.21 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Naupur 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 Naupur

According to the 2011 Census, Naupur village had a total population of 5,817 people, including 2,945 males and 2,872 females, living in 806 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.18%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,616, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Naupur

Naupur 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 Naupur

Naupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Naupur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Naupur is about 32 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 Naupur

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

Health Facilities in Naupur

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

FAQs about Naupur