Govardhanpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Govardhanpur 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. Govardhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govardhanpur is 201187. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.83 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Mungarabadshahpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Govardhanpur 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 Govardhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Govardhanpur village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 496 males and 555 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.38%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 52.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 577.

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

Nearby Villages of Govardhanpur

Govardhanpur 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 Govardhanpur

Govardhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungarabadshahpur to Govardhanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Govardhanpur 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 Govardhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Govardhanpur

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

FAQs about Govardhanpur