Khanpur - Meerganj, Bareilly

Khanpur is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Narelirasulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 129680. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.98 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Merganj is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanpur

As per Census 2011, Khanpur village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 382 males and 337 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 323 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719382337
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1317259
Scheduled Castes (SC)885137
Literate Population323202121
Illiterate Population396180216

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)
JaunerSouth-West1.22 km
NarelirasulpurNorth-East1.38 km
Bitham NaugawanSouth-East1.53 km
BahadurpurEast1.83 km
NarkheraNorth-West1.88 km
ChanehtaSouth1.92 km
GoolaSouth-West2.33 km
MirzapurEast2.69 km
SukaliNorth2.74 km
Thiria BrahmananSouth-West2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaneta, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merganj to Khanpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Khanpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 >10 km

FAQs about Khanpur

Where is Khanpur located?

Khanpur village is located in Meerganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanpur is Narelirasulpur.

What is the pincode of Khanpur?

The pincode of Khanpur is 243505.

What is the population of Khanpur?

Khanpur has a total population of 719, including 382 males and 337 females.

How many households are there in Khanpur?

There are 133 households in Khanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Khanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanpur is 44.92%. Male literacy is 52.88% and female literacy is 35.91%.