Kanakpur - Najibabad, Bijnor

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Najibabad tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Najibabad and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Kanakpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 111782. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.87 hectares and falls under the 246763 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakpur village had a total population of 3,787 people, including 1,938 males and 1,849 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.13%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 56.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,446.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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 Kanakpur

Public transport in the Kanakpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshadpur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Kanakpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Kanakpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

FAQs about Kanakpur