Kalapur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kalapur 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kalapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalapur is 200295. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.15 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalapur village had a total population of 3,218 people, including 1,466 males and 1,752 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.43%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 53.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalapur

Kalapur 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 Kalapur

Kalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Kalapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kalapur is about 30 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 Kalapur

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

Health Facilities in Kalapur

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

FAQs about Kalapur