Zangipur - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Zangipur is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Zagipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Zangipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zangipur is 200181. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Zangipur 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 Zangipur

As per Census 2011, Zangipur village has a total population of 1,513 people, consisting of 755 males and 758 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 789 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Zangipur

Zangipur 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 Zangipur

Zangipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Zangipur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Zangipur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zangipur

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

Health Facilities in Zangipur

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

FAQs about Zangipur