Noorpur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Noorpur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghaghariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Noorpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Noorpur is 201138. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.75 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Noorpur 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 Noorpur

According to the 2011 Census, Noorpur village had a total population of 518 people, including 212 males and 306 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,443 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.38%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 52.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Noorpur

Noorpur 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 Noorpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Noorpur. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Noorpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Noorpur

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

Health Facilities in Noorpur

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

FAQs about Noorpur