Maroofpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Maroofpur 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 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Maroofpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maroofpur is 200288. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.19 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Maroofpur 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 Maroofpur

According to the 2011 Census, Maroofpur village had a total population of 1,225 people, including 634 males and 591 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.21%, with male literacy at 84.27% and female literacy at 75.86%.

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

Nearby Villages of Maroofpur

Maroofpur 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 Maroofpur

Maroofpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Maroofpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Maroofpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maroofpur

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

Health Facilities in Maroofpur

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

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