Kunwarpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kunwarpur 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 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kunwarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunwarpur is 201356. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.06 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kunwarpur 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 Kunwarpur

As per Census 2011, Kunwarpur village has a total population of 4,597 people, consisting of 2,277 males and 2,320 females. The village has 664 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 687 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,742 literate and 1,855 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,086 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5972,2772,320
Child Population (0–6 yrs)687343344
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,086520566
Literate Population2,7421,6221,120
Illiterate Population1,8556551,200

Nearby Villages of Kunwarpur

Kunwarpur 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)
KhakhopurNorth-East1.80 km
TateeharaNorth-East1.94 km
KururiyaWest2.01 km
BarethiSouth-East2.17 km
Sarai Malik GoddoEast2.19 km
SongaraNorth-West2.21 km
KharuawanSouth2.33 km
BorepurNorth2.49 km
HiqamuddinpurNorth-East2.92 km
NakhatpurNorth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunwarpur

Kunwarpur 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 Nibhapur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Kunwarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kunwarpur is about 37 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 Kunwarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kunwarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kunwarpur

Where is Kunwarpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kunwarpur?

Kunwarpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kunwarpur?

The pincode of Kunwarpur is 222202.

What is the population of Kunwarpur?

Kunwarpur has a total population of 4,597, including 2,277 males and 2,320 females.

How many households are there in Kunwarpur?

There are 664 households in Kunwarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kunwarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunwarpur is 59.65%. Male literacy is 71.23% and female literacy is 48.28%.