Etra - Bilhaur, Kanpur Nagar

Etra is a village situated in the Bilhaur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilhaur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Etra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Etra is 150275. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.82 hectares and falls under the 209217 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Etra

According to the 2011 Census, Etra village had a total population of 1,475 people, including 803 males and 672 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 86.60% and female literacy at 74.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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 Population1,475803672
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410995
Scheduled Castes (SC)260134126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,030601429
Illiterate Population445202243

Nearby Villages of Etra

Etra 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)
TatarpurNorth0.80 km
Chak GovindpurEast1.68 km
BaniSouth1.76 km
Chak BahrampurNorth1.85 km
HanspurNorth-East2.17 km
GambhirpurSouth-East2.34 km
RudapurSouth-West2.34 km
ChandulaSouth-East2.41 km
BansathiNorth-West2.42 km
Pura JasuNorth2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Etra

Etra 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 Mandhana Jn, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Etra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Etra is about 26 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 Etra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Etra

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

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

FAQs about Etra

Where is Etra located?

Etra village is located in Bilhaur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Etra?

Etra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Etra?

The pincode of Etra is 209217.

What is the population of Etra?

Etra had a total population of 1,475, including 803 males and 672 females.

How many households are there in Etra?

Etra had 256 households.

What is the literacy rate in Etra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Etra was 81.04%. Male literacy was 86.60% and female literacy was 74.35%.