Kandhapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kandhapur 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 32 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kanhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhapur is 201114. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.73 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kandhapur 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 Kandhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhapur village had a total population of 2,961 people, including 1,428 males and 1,533 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.09%, with male literacy at 89.25% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhapur

Kandhapur 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 Kandhapur

Kandhapur 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 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Kandhapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kandhapur is about 32 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 Kandhapur

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

Health Facilities in Kandhapur

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

FAQs about Kandhapur