Burhansapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Burhansapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Burhansapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burhansapur is 201285. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.88 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Burhansapur 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 Burhansapur

As per Census 2011, Burhansapur village has a total population of 2,622 people, consisting of 1,271 males and 1,351 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,434 literate and 1,188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 730 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6221,2711,351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)400204196
Scheduled Castes (SC)730352378
Literate Population1,434827607
Illiterate Population1,188444744

Nearby Villages of Burhansapur

Burhansapur 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)
NadarNorth-West1.05 km
MohanpurSouth-East1.14 km
Ahamadpur GariyaonNorth-East1.23 km
Sarai KhemSouth1.38 km
ChitapurSouth-West1.66 km
GariyawanSouth-East1.85 km
KachhidihNorth-West1.97 km
GajadharpurNorth2.29 km
MirzapurNorth2.85 km
ModawanEast2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Burhansapur

Public transport in the Burhansapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Burhansapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Burhansapur is about 50 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 Burhansapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Burhansapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Burhansapur

Where is Burhansapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Burhansapur?

Burhansapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burhansapur?

The pincode of Burhansapur is 222143.

What is the population of Burhansapur?

Burhansapur has a total population of 2,622, including 1,271 males and 1,351 females.

How many households are there in Burhansapur?

There are 390 households in Burhansapur.

What is the literacy rate in Burhansapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burhansapur is 54.69%. Male literacy is 65.07% and female literacy is 44.93%.