Baripal - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Baripal is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Baripal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baripal is 150880. The village covers a total geographical area of 949.23 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Baripal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baripal

According to the 2011 Census, Baripal village had a total population of 5,940 people, including 3,133 males and 2,807 females, living in 1,087 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.08%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 68.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 945.

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

Nearby Villages of Baripal

Baripal 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 Baripal

Baripal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hamirpur Road, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Baripal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Baripal is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baripal

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

Health Facilities in Baripal

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

FAQs about Baripal