Junedpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Junedpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Junedpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junedpur is 200049. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.43 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Junedpur 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 Junedpur

As per Census 2011, Junedpur village has a total population of 1,148 people, consisting of 606 males and 542 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 649 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 595 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Junedpur

Junedpur 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 Junedpur

Junedpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Junedpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Junedpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junedpur

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

Health Facilities in Junedpur

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

FAQs about Junedpur