Gondalpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Gondalpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pakari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gondalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondalpur is 201378. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.14 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gondalpur 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 Gondalpur

As per Census 2011, Gondalpur village has a total population of 243 people, consisting of 125 males and 118 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 131 literate and 112 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population243125118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331914
Literate Population1319437
Illiterate Population1123181

Nearby Villages of Gondalpur

Gondalpur 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)
RasulpurNorth-East0.69 km
MarufpurNorth-West0.75 km
PakariSouth-East0.98 km
PeerpurEast1.01 km
Nonara KhurdSouth-West1.56 km
KadanpurWest1.77 km
NorarakalaSouth-West2.01 km
TekardihSouth2.01 km
TajuddinpurNorth-West2.25 km
KoramalpurNorth-West2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondalpur

Public transport in the Gondalpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Gondalpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gondalpur is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gondalpur

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

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

FAQs about Gondalpur

Where is Gondalpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gondalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gondalpur is Pakari.

What is the pincode of Gondalpur?

The pincode of Gondalpur is 222143.

What is the population of Gondalpur?

Gondalpur has a total population of 243, including 125 males and 118 females.

How many households are there in Gondalpur?

There are 42 households in Gondalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gondalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondalpur is 53.91%. Male literacy is 75.20% and female literacy is 31.36%.