Piparaul - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Piparaul 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. Piparaul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piparaul is 200069. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.17 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Piparaul 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 Piparaul

According to the 2011 Census, Piparaul village had a total population of 963 people, including 470 males and 493 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.17%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Piparaul

Piparaul 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 Piparaul

Piparaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Piparaul

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

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