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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Firozpur

As per Census 2011, Firozpur village has a total population of 1,014 people, consisting of 543 males and 471 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 744 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 419 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,014543471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065254
Scheduled Castes (SC)419217202
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 has a total population of 1,014, including 543 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Firozpur?

There are 200 households in Firozpur.

What is the literacy rate in Firozpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Firozpur is 73.37%. Male literacy is 80.29% and female literacy is 65.39%.