Jiriqpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Jiriqpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Jiriqpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiriqpur is 201297. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.47 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode.

Jiriqpur 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 Jiriqpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jiriqpur village had a total population of 2,033 people, including 997 males and 1,036 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.87%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 53.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiriqpur

Jiriqpur 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 Jiriqpur

Jiriqpur 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 Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Jiriqpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiriqpur

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

Health Facilities in Jiriqpur

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

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