Yakubpur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Yakubpur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Dhema serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yakubpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yakubpur is 174974. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.22 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Yakubpur 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 Yakubpur

According to the 2011 Census, Yakubpur village had a total population of 455 people, including 248 males and 207 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.03%, with male literacy at 70.24% and female literacy at 44.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Yakubpur

Yakubpur 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 Yakubpur

Yakubpur 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 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Yakubpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Yakubpur is about 39 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 Yakubpur

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

Health Facilities in Yakubpur

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

FAQs about Yakubpur