About the City

Jaunpur was of great importance during medieval times. It was founded in the 14th century by Feroz Shah Tuglaq.

  • Area : 11.2 sq. km.
  • Population : 3911600 (2001 census)
  • Altitude : 79.80 mtrs. above sea level.
  • Season : October-March
  • Clothing (Summer) : Cottons
  • Clothing (Winter) : Woolens
  • Language : Hindi & Urdu
  • Local Transport : Taxis, Auto Rikshaws, Cycle Rikshaws.
  • STD Code : 05452

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Places of Interest

Atala Masjid

Started in 1377 but completed only in 1408 in the reign of Ibrahim Sharquie. This mosque represents the earliest and finest example of Sharquie architecture, and conforms to the general plan of the orthodox mosque.

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Restaurants & Hospitals

Restaurants

Options are limited to local restaurants serving Indian cuisine.

  • Rupali Restaurant
  • Surya Restaurant.
  • Kishan Coffee House.
  • Anupam Cafe.
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Shopping

Jaunpur is famous for its oils and perfumes. The main shopping areas are Line Bazar Olandganj.

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Accessibility

Air

Babatpur Airport (Varanasi) : 38 km

Rail

Located on the Lucknow Varanasi : Mughal Sarai section of Northern Railway.

Road

Accessible by road. Some of the major road distances are Varanasi - 58 km. Ayodhya - 142 km, Allahabad - 110 km, Lucknow 228 km, Gorakhpur - 166 km.

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Banks, Post & Telegraph

Bank
  • State Bank of India, Station Road.
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Excursions

Trilochan Mahadev Temple

40 km. an important temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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