Holpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Holpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Holpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Holpur is 201201. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.71 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode.

Holpur 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 Holpur

According to the 2011 Census, Holpur village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 578 males and 591 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.87%, with male literacy at 82.98% and female literacy at 59.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543.

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

Nearby Villages of Holpur

Holpur 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 Holpur

Holpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Holpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Holpur

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

Health Facilities in Holpur

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

FAQs about Holpur