Bhawanipur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Bhawanipur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Jainpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhawanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawanipur is 200090. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.34 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhawanipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhawanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhawanipur village had a total population of 471 people, including 223 males and 248 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.74%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 59.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur 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 Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur 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 Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Bhawanipur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Bhawanipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawanipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhawanipur

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

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