Tofapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Tofapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Bibipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tofapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tofapur is 201471. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.1 hectares and falls under the 222135 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Tofapur 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 Tofapur

According to the 2011 Census, Tofapur village had a total population of 891 people, including 400 males and 491 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,228 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 51.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Tofapur

Tofapur 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 Tofapur

Tofapur 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 Bakhsha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Tofapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Tofapur is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tofapur

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

Health Facilities in Tofapur

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

FAQs about Tofapur