Amepur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Amepur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Salarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amepur is 201119. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.53 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Amepur 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 Amepur

According to the 2011 Census, Amepur village had a total population of 292 people, including 151 males and 141 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.82%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 79.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Amepur

Amepur 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 Amepur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Amepur. The nearest railway station is Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Amepur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Amepur 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 Amepur

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

Health Facilities in Amepur

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

FAQs about Amepur