| Jhandapur | |
| Settlement Type: | village |
| Pushpin Label Position: | Google map |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Uttar Pradesh |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kaushambi |
| Governing Body: | Gram panchayat |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Urdu, Hindi |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 212201 |
Jhandapur is a village located in the Sirathu Tehsil of Kaushambi District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is strategically positioned between the main railway line of the Delhi-Howrah route and the Grand Trunk Road. Jhandapur is approximately 1 kilometer from the Shujatpur Railway Station, 10 kilometers from Manjhanpur (the district headquarters of Kaushambi District), around 50 kilometers from the city of Prayagraj(Allahabad), and about 600 kilometers from New Delhi.
According to the 2011 Census, Jhandapur has a total population of 1,560 people residing in 238 houses. The female population makes up 47.6% (743) of the total population. The overall literacy rate in the village is 54.4%, with male literacy being higher than female literacy, which stands at 21.4% (334). The Scheduled Caste population is 19.3% (301) of the total population, while there is no Scheduled Tribe population. The working population comprises 30.1% of the total population. The child population (ages 0-6) in 2011 was 291, with 43.0% (125) being girl children.
| Census Parameter | Census Data | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,560 | |
| Total Number of Houses | 238 | |
| Female Population % | 47.6% (743) | |
| Total Literacy Rate % | 54.4% (849) | |
| Female Literacy Rate % | 21.4% (334) | |
| Scheduled Tribes Population % | 0.0% (0) | |
| Scheduled Caste Population % | 19.3% (301) | |
| Working Population % | 30.1% | |
| Child (0-6) Population (2011) | 291 | |
| Girl Child (0-6) Population % | 43.0% (125) |
The main sources of income for the residents of Jhandapur are farming, business, and employment in Gulf countries. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, supplemented by business ventures and remittances from those working abroad.
Jhandapur features several key infrastructures that support the local community:
Jhandapur and its surrounding areas have several educational institutions that cater to the local population:
Jhandapur is well-connected by road and has several nearby bus stops that facilitate transportation to and from the village: