Khanpur - Utraula, Balrampur

Khanpur is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Kurthua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 174106. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.37 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Utraula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanpur

As per Census 2011, Khanpur village has a total population of 707 people, consisting of 379 males and 328 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population707379328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186949
Scheduled Castes (SC)1609169
Literate Population365233132
Illiterate Population342146196

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gokul BujurgWest1.03 km
Vishunpur KharahnaNorth-East1.11 km
ChauraSouth1.33 km
KurthuaSouth-East1.58 km
Nathaipur KunwarNorth2.10 km
Achalpur ChaudhariEast2.12 km
MubarakpurNorth-West2.32 km
Manua GarhEast2.50 km
Pipra GrintNorth-West2.72 km
SorihavaSouth-West2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Khanpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Khanpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khanpur

Where is Khanpur located?

Khanpur village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanpur is Kurthua.

What is the pincode of Khanpur?

The pincode of Khanpur is 271306.

What is the population of Khanpur?

Khanpur has a total population of 707, including 379 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Khanpur?

There are 105 households in Khanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Khanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanpur is 51.63%. Male literacy is 61.48% and female literacy is 40.24%.