Sarpatha - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Sarpatha is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sarpatha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarpatha is 200080. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.16 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sarpatha 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 Sarpatha

As per Census 2011, Sarpatha village has a total population of 1,046 people, consisting of 543 males and 503 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 678 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 461 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarpatha

Sarpatha 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 Sarpatha

Sarpatha 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 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Sarpatha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Sarpatha is about 45 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 Sarpatha

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

Health Facilities in Sarpatha

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

FAQs about Sarpatha