Piyarepur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Piyarepur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Piyarepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piyarepur is 201101. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.43 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Piyarepur 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 Piyarepur

As per Census 2011, Piyarepur village has a total population of 2,405 people, consisting of 1,083 males and 1,322 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,384 literate and 1,021 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4051,0831,322
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386205181
Scheduled Castes (SC)235105130
Literate Population1,384755629
Illiterate Population1,021328693

Nearby Villages of Piyarepur

Piyarepur 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)
RajepurNorth-West1.13 km
VikayapurNorth-East1.16 km
DarunpurEast1.24 km
KhempurSouth-West1.32 km
BisawanSouth-East1.62 km
BelawanSouth-West1.75 km
AbhaipurSouth1.82 km
ItahaSouth-East1.91 km
KeshopurNorth1.97 km
ManjhanpurNorth-West1.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Piyarepur

Piyarepur 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 50.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Piyarepur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Piyarepur is about 36 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 Piyarepur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Piyarepur

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

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

FAQs about Piyarepur

Where is Piyarepur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Piyarepur?

Piyarepur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Piyarepur?

The pincode of Piyarepur is 222143.

What is the population of Piyarepur?

Piyarepur has a total population of 2,405, including 1,083 males and 1,322 females.

How many households are there in Piyarepur?

There are 361 households in Piyarepur.

What is the literacy rate in Piyarepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piyarepur is 57.55%. Male literacy is 69.71% and female literacy is 47.58%.