Alampur - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Alampur is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ramabainagar(mati). Alampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alampur is 149783. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.14 hectares and falls under the 209125 pincode. Sikandra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Alampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Alampur

As per Census 2011, Alampur village has a total population of 918 people, consisting of 471 males and 447 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population918471447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346569
Scheduled Castes (SC)228113115
Literate Population586335251
Illiterate Population332136196

Nearby Villages of Alampur

Alampur 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)
Pritampur DerapurWest1.05 km
Mahmudpur BuzurgSouth-East1.12 km
Budhera DerapurSouth-West1.82 km
Gauri HasanpurSouth-West1.92 km
PindarathuNorth1.98 km
Shakhin BuzurgSouth-East2.25 km
BhayamauNorth-West2.27 km
MujaffarpurNorth-East2.40 km
JatiapurEast2.62 km
Khoaja PhoolWest2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alampur

Alampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 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 Sikandra to Alampur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramabainagar(mati) to Alampur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Alampur

Where is Alampur located?

Alampur village is located in Sikandra Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alampur?

Alampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alampur?

The pincode of Alampur is 209125.

What is the population of Alampur?

Alampur has a total population of 918, including 471 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Alampur?

There are 163 households in Alampur.

What is the literacy rate in Alampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alampur is 63.83%. Male literacy is 71.13% and female literacy is 56.15%.