Rasulpur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Rasulpur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Takha Pachchim serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rasulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasulpur is 200215. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.61 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Rasulpur 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 Rasulpur

As per Census 2011, Rasulpur village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 224 males and 214 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rasulpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population438224214
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672542
Scheduled Castes (SC)844440
Literate Population25016486
Illiterate Population18860128

Nearby Villages of Rasulpur

Rasulpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaukiaEast0.88 km
SheorazpurWest1.60 km
Chak ChaukhandaNorth-West1.62 km
ChhabawanNorth-West1.62 km
GodilaWest1.66 km
Khairiddinpur Ali AzimEast2.04 km
Pura ParanNorth2.13 km
SaraipulNorth-East2.21 km
Pura TajNorth-East2.48 km
Takha (east)South-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rasulpur

Public transport in the Rasulpur 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 61.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Rasulpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Rasulpur is about 38 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 Rasulpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rasulpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rasulpur

Where is Rasulpur located?

Rasulpur village is located in Shahganj Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rasulpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rasulpur is Takha Pachchim.

What is the pincode of Rasulpur?

The pincode of Rasulpur is 223101.

What is the population of Rasulpur?

Rasulpur has a total population of 438, including 224 males and 214 females.

How many households are there in Rasulpur?

There are 58 households in Rasulpur.

What is the literacy rate in Rasulpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rasulpur is 57.08%. Male literacy is 73.21% and female literacy is 40.19%.