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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Senapur village has a total population of 3,770 people, consisting of 1,807 males and 1,963 females. The village has 633 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 580 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,313 literate and 1,457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,465 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Senapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7701,8071,963
Child Population (0–6 yrs)580307273
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,465709756
Literate Population2,3131,2801,033
Illiterate Population1,457527930

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaniharEast1.01 km
HasanpurWest1.06 km
Sarai MaksudWest1.47 km
DaudpurSouth1.77 km
BisapurSouth-East1.91 km
BhauraSouth-West2.09 km
KukraundhaSouth-East2.10 km
PithapurWest2.12 km
PadampurWest2.17 km
MurkhaEast2.22 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Senapur

Where is Senapur located?

Senapur village is located in Kerakat Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Senapur?

Senapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Senapur?

The pincode of Senapur is 222142.

What is the population of Senapur?

Senapur has a total population of 3,770, including 1,807 males and 1,963 females.

How many households are there in Senapur?

There are 633 households in Senapur.

What is the literacy rate in Senapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Senapur is 61.35%. Male literacy is 70.84% and female literacy is 52.62%.