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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Neknampur village has a total population of 2,457 people, consisting of 1,263 males and 1,194 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 423 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,575 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 2,457, including 1,263 males and 1,194 females.

How many households are there in Neknampur?

There are 351 households in Neknampur.

What is the literacy rate in Neknampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neknampur is 64.10%. Male literacy is 74.43% and female literacy is 53.18%.