Rustampur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Rustampur 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 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Rustampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rustampur is 200477. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.7 hectares and falls under the 223104 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Rustampur 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 Rustampur

According to the 2011 Census, Rustampur village had a total population of 846 people, including 384 males and 462 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.42%, with male literacy at 85.09% and female literacy at 67.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Rustampur

Rustampur 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 Rustampur

Rustampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harpalganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Rustampur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rustampur

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

Health Facilities in Rustampur

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

FAQs about Rustampur