Senapur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Senapur 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. Senapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Senapur is 203235. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.96 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Senapur 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 Senapur

According to the 2011 Census, Senapur village had a total population of 3,770 people, including 1,807 males and 1,963 females, living in 633 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 61.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,465.

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

Nearby Villages of Senapur

Senapur 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 Senapur

Senapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Senapur

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

FAQs about Senapur