Nihura - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Nihura 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Nihura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihura is 150796. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.81 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Nihura 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 Nihura

According to the 2011 Census, Nihura village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 761 males and 639 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 67.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Nihura

Nihura 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 Nihura

Nihura 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 Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Nihura is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Nihura is about 55 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 Nihura

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

Health Facilities in Nihura

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

FAQs about Nihura