Dharampur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Dharampur 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Dharam Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampur is 201181. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.39 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Mugrabad Shahput is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dharampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Dharampur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampur village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 488 males and 519 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.94%, with male literacy at 91.35% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharampur

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

Dharampur 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 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugrabad Shahput to Dharampur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Dharampur 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 Dharampur

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

Health Facilities in Dharampur

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

FAQs about Dharampur