Keshopur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Keshopur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Dumduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshopur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshopur is 200157. The village covers a total geographical area of 7.5 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Keshopur 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 Keshopur

According to the 2011 Census, Keshopur village had a total population of 99 people, including 49 males and 50 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.08%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshopur

Keshopur 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 Keshopur

Public transport in the Keshopur 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 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Keshopur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Keshopur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshopur

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

Health Facilities in Keshopur

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

FAQs about Keshopur