Khempur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Khempur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Karaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khempur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khempur is 201102. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.14 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khempur 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 Khempur

According to the 2011 Census, Khempur village had a total population of 651 people, including 323 males and 328 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.69%, with male literacy at 90.07% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khempur

Khempur 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 Khempur

Khempur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Srikrishna Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Khempur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Khempur is about 38 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 Khempur

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

Health Facilities in Khempur

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

FAQs about Khempur