Firozpur - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Firozpur is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Firozpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Firozpur is 149791. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.34 hectares and falls under the 209301 pincode. Sikandra is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Firozpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Firozpur

According to the 2011 Census, Firozpur village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 543 males and 471 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.94%, with male literacy at 88.80% and female literacy at 73.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,014543471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065254
Scheduled Castes (SC)419217202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population744436308
Illiterate Population270107163

Nearby Villages of Firozpur

Firozpur 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)
UdhaupurWest1.30 km
Gurdahi KhurdSouth-West1.37 km
Budhera DerapurNorth1.83 km
Gopalpur DerapurSouth2.21 km
RajauliWest2.37 km
Shakhin BuzurgNorth-East2.48 km
JamuwanSouth-East2.51 km
HazirpurSouth2.65 km
Gauri HasanpurNorth-West2.65 km
AmarahatNorth-West2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Firozpur

Firozpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 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 Sikandra to Firozpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Firozpur is about 43 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 Firozpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Firozpur 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 Firozpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Firozpur

Where is Firozpur located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Firozpur?

Firozpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Firozpur?

The pincode of Firozpur is 209301.

What is the population of Firozpur?

Firozpur had a total population of 1,014, including 543 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Firozpur?

Firozpur had 200 households.

What is the literacy rate in Firozpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Firozpur was 81.94%. Male literacy was 88.80% and female literacy was 73.86%.