Ghanapur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Ghanapur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghanapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanapur is 202738. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.18 hectares and falls under the 222165 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Ghanapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanapur village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 702 males and 746 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.47%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 50.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanapur

Ghanapur 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 Ghanapur

Ghanapur 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 Bhanaur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Ghanapur is about 33 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 Ghanapur

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

Health Facilities in Ghanapur

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

FAQs about Ghanapur