Tejpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Tejpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Tejpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tejpur is 203237. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.83 hectares and falls under the 222129 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Tejpur 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 Tejpur

As per Census 2011, Tejpur village has a total population of 3,088 people, consisting of 1,438 males and 1,650 females. The village has 529 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,873 literate and 1,215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tejpur

Tejpur 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 Tejpur

Tejpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Tejpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Tejpur is about 35 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 Tejpur

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

Health Facilities in Tejpur

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

FAQs about Tejpur