Kanthipur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Kanthipur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Kanthipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthipur is 150646. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.69 hectares and falls under the 209209 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kanthipur 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 Kanthipur

As per Census 2011, Kanthipur village has a total population of 1,501 people, consisting of 807 males and 694 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,017 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 966 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanthipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanthipur

Kanthipur 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 Kanthipur

Kanthipur 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 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Kanthipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Kanthipur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthipur

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

Health Facilities in Kanthipur

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

FAQs about Kanthipur