Jamalpur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Jamalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 212703. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.76 hectares and falls under the 231302 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jamalpur

As per Census 2011, Jamalpur village has a total population of 4,161 people, consisting of 2,141 males and 2,020 females. The village has 730 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 717 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,167 literate and 1,994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 655 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1612,1412,020
Child Population (0–6 yrs)717382335
Scheduled Castes (SC)655354301
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391425
Literate Population2,1671,253914
Illiterate Population1,9948881,106

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur 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)
GogaharaSouth-East1.22 km
SikanderpurNorth1.48 km
OriSouth1.50 km
DharwahNorth-East1.51 km
BhadawalSouth-West1.76 km
LorhawaSouth1.89 km
Milki Nisf Mu. GogaharaSouth-East2.06 km
ShilautaSouth-East2.07 km
JalalpurNorth-East2.14 km
Hardi SahajaniWest2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamalpur

Jamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirzapur to Jamalpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Jamalpur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jamalpur

Where is Jamalpur located?

Jamalpur village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamalpur?

Jamalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamalpur?

The pincode of Jamalpur is 231302.

What is the population of Jamalpur?

Jamalpur has a total population of 4,161, including 2,141 males and 2,020 females.

How many households are there in Jamalpur?

There are 730 households in Jamalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Jamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamalpur is 52.08%. Male literacy is 58.52% and female literacy is 45.25%.