Ghuripur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Ghuripur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rampur Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuripur is 201047. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.83 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ghuripur 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 Ghuripur

As per Census 2011, Ghuripur village has a total population of 834 people, consisting of 416 males and 418 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghuripur

Ghuripur 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 Ghuripur

Ghuripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suwansa, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ghuripur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ghuripur 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 Ghuripur

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

Health Facilities in Ghuripur

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

FAQs about Ghuripur