Ghagharpur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Ghagharpur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghagharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagharpur is 202961. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.13 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ghagharpur 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 Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghagharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagharpur village had a total population of 1,090 people, including 517 males and 573 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.59%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 65.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghagharpur

Ghagharpur 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 Ghagharpur

Ghagharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parsipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ghagharpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ghagharpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghagharpur

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

Health Facilities in Ghagharpur

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

FAQs about Ghagharpur