Neknampur - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Neknampur is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Neknampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neknampur is 207050. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.68 hectares and falls under the 232105 pincode. Mugalsarai is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Neknampur 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Neknampur

According to the 2011 Census, Neknampur village had a total population of 2,457 people, including 1,263 males and 1,194 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.43%, with male literacy at 90.47% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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 Population2,4571,2631,194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)423224199
Scheduled Castes (SC)478247231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301218
Literate Population1,575940635
Illiterate Population882323559

Nearby Villages of Neknampur

Neknampur 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)
KarinEast1.47 km
GaddochakNorth1.66 km
DharavnSouth1.71 km
Phoolpur Urf PrasadpurSouth-West2.01 km
BairathSouth-West2.15 km
RamgarhWest2.27 km
DariapurNorth-West2.39 km
DiyaNorth-East2.47 km
NidilpurSouth-East2.65 km
ParsahataNorth-East3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neknampur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Neknampur. The nearest railway station is Taraon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugalsarai to Neknampur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Neknampur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neknampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Neknampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Neknampur

Where is Neknampur located?

Neknampur village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Neknampur?

Neknampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Neknampur?

The pincode of Neknampur is 232105.

What is the population of Neknampur?

Neknampur had a total population of 2,457, including 1,263 males and 1,194 females.

How many households are there in Neknampur?

Neknampur had 351 households.

What is the literacy rate in Neknampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neknampur was 77.43%. Male literacy was 90.47% and female literacy was 63.82%.