Phoolpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Phoolpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kohra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phoolpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phoolpur is 200191. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.57 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Phoolpur 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 Phoolpur

According to the 2011 Census, Phoolpur village had a total population of 39 people, including 19 males and 20 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.86%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 42.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Phoolpur

Phoolpur 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 Phoolpur

Public transport in the Phoolpur 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 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Phoolpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Phoolpur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phoolpur

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

Health Facilities in Phoolpur

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

FAQs about Phoolpur