Jankhat - Tirwa, Kannauj

Jankhat is a village situated in the Tirwa tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirwa and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Jankhat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jankhat is 147308. The village covers a total geographical area of 1779.81 hectares and falls under the 209736 pincode. Kannauj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jankhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannauj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jankhat

As per Census 2011, Jankhat village has a total population of 6,296 people, consisting of 3,410 males and 2,886 females. The village has 1,091 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 951 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,872 literate and 2,424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,2963,4102,886
Child Population (0–6 yrs)951506445
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,305711594
Literate Population3,8722,3611,511
Illiterate Population2,4241,0491,375

Nearby Villages of Jankhat

Jankhat 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)
UmgaraNorth-East2.55 km
AjyoraSouth-East2.80 km
JallapurNorth-East2.93 km
TizalapurNorth3.36 km
Shahpur DuluEast3.70 km
UmaranWest3.76 km
Hinsamuddin PurSouth-West3.79 km
Fattepur BakothiaSouth4.01 km
SinghpurSouth-East4.11 km
GurauliNorth-West4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jankhat

Jankhat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aroul, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannauj to Jankhat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Jankhat is about 28 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 Jankhat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jankhat

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

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

FAQs about Jankhat

Where is Jankhat located?

Jankhat village is located in Tirwa Tehsil, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jankhat?

Jankhat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jankhat?

The pincode of Jankhat is 209736.

What is the population of Jankhat?

Jankhat has a total population of 6,296, including 3,410 males and 2,886 females.

How many households are there in Jankhat?

There are 1,091 households in Jankhat.

What is the literacy rate in Jankhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jankhat is 61.50%. Male literacy is 69.24% and female literacy is 52.36%.