Urshan - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Urshan 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Urashan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urshan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urshan is 149762. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.15 hectares and falls under the 209301 pincode. Sikandra is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Urshan

According to the 2011 Census, Urshan village had a total population of 3,271 people, including 1,741 males and 1,530 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 65.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,335.

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

Nearby Villages of Urshan

Urshan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Urshan

Urshan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambiapur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandra to Urshan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Dehat to Urshan is about 30 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 Urshan

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

Health Facilities in Urshan

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

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