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 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 Govardhanpur

As per Census 2011, Govardhanpur village has a total population of 1,051 people, consisting of 496 males and 555 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,118 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 562 literate and 489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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