Kanchnapur - Ramnagar, Bara Banki

Kanchnapur is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Sarsanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchnapur is 164215. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.03 hectares and falls under the 225304 pincode. Barabanki is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kanchnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ram Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchnapur village had a total population of 626 people, including 306 males and 320 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.45%, with male literacy at 69.05% and female literacy at 48.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population626306320
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115457
Scheduled Castes (SC)462917
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population301174127
Illiterate Population325132193

Nearby Villages of Kanchnapur

Kanchnapur 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)
AkhariWest1.19 km
SarsandaSouth1.30 km
KhujhiNorth-East1.84 km
GwahdeehSouth-West1.87 km
RaikolwaSouth-East2.23 km
JamkaEast2.68 km
UdhiyaSouth-East3.21 km
PuranpurEast3.46 km
MajhigawanSouth-West3.60 km
AngarauraNorth-West3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanchnapur

Kanchnapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sundhiamau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barabanki to Kanchnapur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kanchnapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanchnapur

Where is Kanchnapur located?

Kanchnapur village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanchnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanchnapur is Sarsanda.

What is the pincode of Kanchnapur?

The pincode of Kanchnapur is 225304.

What is the population of Kanchnapur?

Kanchnapur had a total population of 626, including 306 males and 320 females.

How many households are there in Kanchnapur?

Kanchnapur had 112 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanchnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchnapur was 58.45%. Male literacy was 69.05% and female literacy was 48.29%.