Karkatpur - Nizamabad, Azamgarh
Karkatpur is a village situated in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nizamabad and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Jag Jivanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkatpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkatpur is 194566. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.46 hectares and falls under the 276305 pincode.
Karkatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Didarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Karkatpur
Karkatpur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bansidharpur | West | 0.42 km |
| Ashikpur | North-East | 0.65 km |
| Jamin Ashikpur | South-East | 0.72 km |
| Madho Patti | South | 0.79 km |
| Vitthalpur | West | 0.94 km |
| Khillupur | South-West | 1.19 km |
| Madaiya Muhtir | East | 1.38 km |
| Chak Daudpur | West | 1.41 km |
| Bibipur | East | 1.41 km |
| Sanjarpur | North-West | 1.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Karkatpur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karkatpur. The nearest railway station is Sanjarpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Azamgarh to Karkatpur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karkatpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karkatpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Karkatpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karkatpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karkatpur
Where is Karkatpur located?
Karkatpur village is located in Nizamabad Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkatpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Karkatpur is Jag Jivanpur.
What is the pincode of Karkatpur?
The pincode of Karkatpur is 276305.