Jajapur - Raniganj, Pratapgarh

Jajapur is a village situated in the Raniganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raniganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Jajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jajapur is 159840. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.14 hectares and falls under the 230301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Jajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jajapur village had a total population of 1,262 people, including 639 males and 623 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.21%, with male literacy at 67.55% and female literacy at 44.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Jajapur

Jajapur 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 Jajapur

Jajapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Jajapur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Jajapur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jajapur

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

Health Facilities in Jajapur

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

FAQs about Jajapur