Kashipur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kashipur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kammarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipur is 200146. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.77 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kashipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Kashipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashipur village had a total population of 235 people, including 114 males and 121 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.94%, with male literacy at 53.68% and female literacy at 40.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashipur

Kashipur 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 Kashipur

Kashipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nima Gopalpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Kashipur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kashipur is about 57 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 Kashipur

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

Health Facilities in Kashipur

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

FAQs about Kashipur