Sumerpur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Sumerpur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sikari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumerpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumerpur is 174900. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.06 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sumerpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sumerpur village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 701 males and 622 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.64%, with male literacy at 79.14% and female literacy at 52.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumerpur

Sumerpur 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 Sumerpur

Sumerpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Sumerpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sumerpur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumerpur

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

Health Facilities in Sumerpur

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

FAQs about Sumerpur