Dhuripur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Dhuripur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ghooripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuripur is 200100. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.91 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhuripur 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 Dhuripur

As per Census 2011, Dhuripur village has a total population of 1,131 people, consisting of 533 males and 598 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhuripur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhuripur

Dhuripur 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 Dhuripur

Dhuripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Dhuripur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Dhuripur is about 47 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 Dhuripur

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

Health Facilities in Dhuripur

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

FAQs about Dhuripur