Latifpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Latifpur 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 54 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Latifpur Kopa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latifpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latifpur is 200197. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.6 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode.

Latifpur 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 Latifpur

As per Census 2011, Latifpur village has a total population of 2,220 people, consisting of 1,102 males and 1,118 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,175 literate and 1,045 illiterate residents. Additionally, 667 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Latifpur

Latifpur 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 Latifpur

Latifpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Latifpur 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 Latifpur

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

Health Facilities in Latifpur

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

FAQs about Latifpur