Kanthipur - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Kanthipur is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karwi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Kanthipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthipur is 155765. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.21 hectares and falls under the 210205 pincode. Karwi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanthipur

As per Census 2011, Kanthipur village has a total population of 1,964 people, consisting of 1,040 males and 924 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,080 literate and 884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 710 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanthipur

Kanthipur 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 Kanthipur

Kanthipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khoh, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwi to Kanthipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Kanthipur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthipur

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

Health Facilities in Kanthipur

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

FAQs about Kanthipur