Khanpur - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Khanpur is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bilar Mau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 194902. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.03 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur village had a total population of 717 people, including 391 males and 326 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 77.68% and female literacy at 50.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Khanpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Khanpur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur

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

FAQs about Khanpur