Birpur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Birpur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Birpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birpur is 150822. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Birpur 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 Birpur

According to the 2011 Census, Birpur village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 691 males and 605 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.84%, with male literacy at 83.22% and female literacy at 65.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Birpur

Birpur 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 Birpur

Birpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Birpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Birpur is about 40 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 Birpur

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

Health Facilities in Birpur

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

FAQs about Birpur