Ram Nagar - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Ram Nagar is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Ramnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ram Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ram Nagar is 200120. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.23 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ram Nagar 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 Ram Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ram Nagar village had a total population of 1,723 people, including 830 males and 893 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 63.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 422.

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

Nearby Villages of Ram Nagar

Ram Nagar 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 Ram Nagar

Ram Nagar 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 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Ram Nagar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ram Nagar is about 56 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 Ram Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Ram Nagar

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

FAQs about Ram Nagar