Juraupur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Juraupur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Juraupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juraupur is 201351. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.09 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Juraupur 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 Juraupur

According to the 2011 Census, Juraupur village had a total population of 1,906 people, including 862 males and 1,044 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,211 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.82%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 57.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Juraupur

Juraupur 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 Juraupur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Juraupur. The nearest railway station is Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Juraupur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Juraupur is about 34 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 Juraupur

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

Health Facilities in Juraupur

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

FAQs about Juraupur