Marahpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Marahpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bharahupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marahpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marahpur is 201317. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.02 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Marahpur 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Marahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Marahpur village had a total population of 2,206 people, including 1,061 males and 1,145 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 46.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492.

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

Nearby Villages of Marahpur

Marahpur 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 Marahpur

Marahpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Marahpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Marahpur is about 35 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 Marahpur

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

Health Facilities in Marahpur

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

FAQs about Marahpur