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 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 Kamalpur

As per Census 2011, Kamalpur village has a total population of 2,394 people, consisting of 1,259 males and 1,135 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 376 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,562 literate and 832 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3941,2591,135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)376200176
Scheduled Castes (SC)624336288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562729
Literate Population1,562932630
Illiterate Population832327505

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KodahonWest1.08 km
NaraindihSouth1.61 km
DhauraharaEast2.10 km
GoraiyadihNorth2.16 km
Rampur Ta JakhaniyanSouth-East2.26 km
Purau PurSouth-West2.31 km
SultanpurNorth2.59 km
LauhWest2.66 km
BhairopurNorth3.10 km
BahorikpurNorth-East3.26 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kamalpur

Where is Kamalpur located?

Kamalpur village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalpur is Pakari.

What is the pincode of Kamalpur?

The pincode of Kamalpur is 222202.

What is the population of Kamalpur?

Kamalpur has a total population of 2,394, including 1,259 males and 1,135 females.

How many households are there in Kamalpur?

There are 362 households in Kamalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalpur is 65.25%. Male literacy is 74.03% and female literacy is 55.51%.