Kamalpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kamalpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pakari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalpur is 201250. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.74 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kamalpur 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 Kamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalpur village had a total population of 2,394 people, including 1,259 males and 1,135 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 88.01% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalpur

Kamalpur 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 Kamalpur

Kamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kamalpur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kamalpur is about 53 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 Kamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalpur

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

FAQs about Kamalpur