Ghatampur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Ghatampur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghatam Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatampur is 201007. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.27 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ghatampur 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 Ghatampur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatampur village had a total population of 1,772 people, including 835 males and 937 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.63%, with male literacy at 67.06% and female literacy at 42.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatampur

Ghatampur 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 Ghatampur

Ghatampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ghatampur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ghatampur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatampur

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

Health Facilities in Ghatampur

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

FAQs about Ghatampur