Paltupur - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Paltupur is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Paltupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paltupur is 202706. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.42 hectares and falls under the 222162 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Paltupur 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 Paltupur

According to the 2011 Census, Paltupur village had a total population of 2,725 people, including 1,308 males and 1,417 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.14%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 55.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Paltupur

Paltupur 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 Paltupur

Paltupur 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 Bhanaur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Paltupur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Paltupur is about 35 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 Paltupur

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

Health Facilities in Paltupur

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

FAQs about Paltupur