Kanakpur - Koil, Aligarh

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Kanakpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 122660. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.22 hectares and falls under the 204215 pincode. Sikandrarau is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kanakpur

As per Census 2011, Kanakpur village has a total population of 1,440 people, consisting of 769 males and 671 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 834 literate and 606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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 Kanakpur

Kanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bastoi Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandrarau to Kanakpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Kanakpur is about 36 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 Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

FAQs about Kanakpur