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

As per Census 2011, Yakubpur village has a total population of 455 people, consisting of 248 males and 207 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population455248207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694326
Scheduled Castes (SC)422319
Literate Population22414480
Illiterate Population231104127

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DudiSouth-West1.18 km
ChangeriyaWest1.53 km
Allipur GokulaNorth1.70 km
Katra ShahbajpurEast1.87 km
ParaSouth2.27 km
RudauliyaSouth2.32 km
HarigaonSouth-East2.43 km
MasauliyaWest2.65 km
MalauliNorth-West2.68 km
DhauraharaEast2.76 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Yakubpur

Where is Yakubpur located?

Yakubpur village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yakubpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Yakubpur is Dhema.

What is the pincode of Yakubpur?

The pincode of Yakubpur is 271502.

What is the population of Yakubpur?

Yakubpur has a total population of 455, including 248 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Yakubpur?

There are 82 households in Yakubpur.

What is the literacy rate in Yakubpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yakubpur is 49.23%. Male literacy is 58.06% and female literacy is 38.65%.