Alampur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Alampur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alampur is 201086. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.74 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode.

Alampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alampur

According to the 2011 Census, Alampur village had a total population of 197 people, including 96 males and 101 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.30%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 64.95%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population19796101
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1284
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1438063
Illiterate Population541638

Nearby Villages of Alampur

Alampur 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)
KargailSouth-East0.70 km
BarpurNorth-West0.76 km
PurabeniSouth-West0.85 km
BasarahiNorth-East1.19 km
RangawaNorth1.34 km
FaridabadSouth1.44 km
Tilakhara Urf SuzanganjWest1.47 km
KohilaNorth1.55 km
BhaisahiNorth1.62 km
DeokaliNorth-West1.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alampur

Alampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Alampur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Alampur

Where is Alampur located?

Alampur village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Alampur is Bar Pur.

What is the pincode of Alampur?

The pincode of Alampur is 222143.

What is the population of Alampur?

Alampur had a total population of 197, including 96 males and 101 females.

How many households are there in Alampur?

Alampur had 37 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alampur was 77.30%. Male literacy was 90.91% and female literacy was 64.95%.