Jaitapur - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Jaitapur is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Jaitapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaitapur is 149702. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.92 hectares and falls under the 209310 pincode. Jhinjhak is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jaitapur

As per Census 2011, Jaitapur village has a total population of 2,022 people, consisting of 1,088 males and 934 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,304 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 647 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0221,088934
Child Population (0–6 yrs)328183145
Scheduled Castes (SC)647344303
Literate Population1,304758546
Illiterate Population718330388

Nearby Villages of Jaitapur

Jaitapur 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)
BahbalpurSouth-East1.74 km
BhandemauNorth-East2.18 km
RamgarhiSouth-West2.24 km
BhitauraEast2.32 km
HawaspurSouth-West2.49 km
PalhenapurSouth-West2.62 km
JauraNorth2.62 km
Araji BichhiyapurSouth2.66 km
Chak AtiaEast3.10 km
Mankapur SikandraSouth3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaitapur

Jaitapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhinjhak to Jaitapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Dehat to Jaitapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaitapur

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

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

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

FAQs about Jaitapur

Where is Jaitapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jaitapur?

Jaitapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jaitapur?

The pincode of Jaitapur is 209310.

What is the population of Jaitapur?

Jaitapur has a total population of 2,022, including 1,088 males and 934 females.

How many households are there in Jaitapur?

There are 318 households in Jaitapur.

What is the literacy rate in Jaitapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaitapur is 64.49%. Male literacy is 69.67% and female literacy is 58.46%.