Makanpur - Bilhaur, Kanpur Nagar

Makanpur is a village situated in the Bilhaur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilhaur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Makanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makanpur is 149887. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.1 hectares and falls under the 209202 pincode. Bilhaur is the nearest town, located about 10.5 km away.

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

Population of Makanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Makanpur village had a total population of 9,109 people, including 4,736 males and 4,373 females, living in 1,447 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 70.34% and female literacy at 57.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 808.

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

Nearby Villages of Makanpur

Makanpur 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 Makanpur

Makanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aroul, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilhaur to Makanpur is about 10.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Makanpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makanpur

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

Health Facilities in Makanpur

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

FAQs about Makanpur