Baharpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Baharpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Baharpur Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baharpur is 201156. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.63 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode.

Baharpur 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 Baharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Baharpur village had a total population of 1,922 people, including 921 males and 1,001 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.16%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 60.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Baharpur

Baharpur 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 Baharpur

Baharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Baharpur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baharpur

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

Health Facilities in Baharpur

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

FAQs about Baharpur