Misirpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Misirpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Mayari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Misirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Misirpur is 200065. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.38 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Misirpur 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 Misirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Misirpur village had a total population of 571 people, including 272 males and 299 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.87%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Misirpur

Misirpur 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 Misirpur

Misirpur 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 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Misirpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Misirpur 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 Misirpur

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

Health Facilities in Misirpur

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

FAQs about Misirpur