Pithapur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Pithapur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Puranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithapur is 203222. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.47 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Pithapur 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 Pithapur

According to the 2011 Census, Pithapur village had a total population of 372 people, including 161 males and 211 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,311 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.88%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 50.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pithapur

Pithapur 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 Pithapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pithapur. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Pithapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Pithapur is about 37 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 Pithapur

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

Health Facilities in Pithapur

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

FAQs about Pithapur