Jagadishpur - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Jagadishpur is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Jagdishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagadishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagadishpur is 184603. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.88 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jagadishpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paniyara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jagadishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagadishpur village had a total population of 2,043 people, including 987 males and 1,056 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.38%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 38.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0439871,056
Child Population (0–6 yrs)328170158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1959897
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population864515349
Illiterate Population1,179472707

Nearby Villages of Jagadishpur

Jagadishpur 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)
GordhowaSouth0.84 km
Pakari BishunpurNorth1.49 km
ShitalapurSouth1.96 km
Parsauni BuzurgEast2.04 km
BasparSouth-East2.20 km
GaneshpurNorth-West2.52 km
SohraunaWest2.57 km
Kalyan ChakWest2.64 km
Baragadwa MadhopurNorth-East2.68 km
AmsahaSouth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jagadishpur

Jagadishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Jagadishpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Jagadishpur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagadishpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jagadishpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jagadishpur

Where is Jagadishpur located?

Jagadishpur village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jagadishpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jagadishpur is Jagdishpur.

What is the pincode of Jagadishpur?

The pincode of Jagadishpur is 273303.

What is the population of Jagadishpur?

Jagadishpur had a total population of 2,043, including 987 males and 1,056 females.

How many households are there in Jagadishpur?

Jagadishpur had 358 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jagadishpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jagadishpur was 50.38%. Male literacy was 63.04% and female literacy was 38.86%.