Bakhopur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Bakhopur 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 48 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bakhopur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhopur is 201070. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.41 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bakhopur 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 Bakhopur

As per Census 2011, Bakhopur village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 458 males and 472 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakhopur

Bakhopur 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 Bakhopur

Bakhopur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srikrishna Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Bakhopur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bakhopur is about 48 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 Bakhopur

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

Health Facilities in Bakhopur

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

FAQs about Bakhopur