Vedpur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Vedpur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Gumdaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vedpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedpur is 175024. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.08 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Vedpur

According to the 2011 Census, Vedpur village had a total population of 241 people, including 130 males and 111 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.03%, with male literacy at 68.42% and female literacy at 37.11%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vedpur

Vedpur 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 Vedpur

Vedpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Vedpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Vedpur 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 Vedpur

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

Health Facilities in Vedpur

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

FAQs about Vedpur