Bhedpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Bhedpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Medhpur Bankat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhedpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhedpur is 201454. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.33 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bhedpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhedpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhedpur village had a total population of 286 people, including 135 males and 151 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.85%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 57.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhedpur

Bhedpur 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 Bhedpur

Bhedpur 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 Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Bhedpur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhedpur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhedpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhedpur

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

FAQs about Bhedpur