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★ District of Uttar Pradesh ★

Jaunpur

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Area · — km²
Population · 44,94,204
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jaunpur — district of Uttar Pradesh

Jaunpur is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Jaunpur

Historic city known for Islamic architecture, particularly the Atala Mosque, and traditional handloom weaving.

District HQ
Jaunpur

Must-visit places in Jaunpur

monument

Atala Mosque

15th-century mosque built by Ibrahim Sharqi, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture in Jaunpur.

  • fort
    Jaunpur Fort

    Historic fort ruins representing the medieval sultanate period of Jaunpur's rule.

  • historical
    Lal Darwaza

    Red gate structure dating back to the Jaunpur Sultanate era, reflecting medieval architectural heritage.

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Then & Now

Jaunpur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
41,47,624
Census 2011 baseline
+18.5%
Population · 2026
49,16,246
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
6,13,244
Census 2011 baseline
+16.0%
Households · 2026
7,11,174
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,444 villages

Jaunpur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
20,41,217Census 2011
Female population
21,06,407Census 2011
Sex ratio
1032 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
6,13,244Census 2011
SC population
9,59,704Census 2011
ST population
4,486Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
49,16,246+18.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
7,11,174RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
13,42,850Census 2011
Cultivators
3,83,108Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,97,762Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Jaunpur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
42 of 3,444 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 33
  • Temple· 11
  • School· 7
  • PHC· 7
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Jaunpur district.

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All 6 mandals of Jaunpur

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3444 villages · 1734 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Jaunpur

How many mandals and villages are in Jaunpur district?

Jaunpur district has 6 mandals and 3,444 revenue villages across 1734 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Jaunpur district?

The district headquarters of Jaunpur is —.

What is the pincode of Jaunpur district?

Jaunpur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Jaunpur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jaunpur fall under?

Jaunpur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jaunpur district?

Jaunpur district had a population of 44,94,204 per the 2011 Census, across 3,444 villages.

When was Jaunpur district formed?

Jaunpur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jaunpur district?

Major rivers in Jaunpur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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