Pakhanpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Pakhanpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pakhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhanpur is 200218. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.37 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Pakhanpur 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 Pakhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhanpur village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 779 males and 697 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 80.97% and female literacy at 61.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 440.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhanpur

Pakhanpur 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 Pakhanpur

Pakhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Pakhanpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Pakhanpur is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Pakhanpur

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

FAQs about Pakhanpur