Sanchitpur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Sanchitpur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Sanchitpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanchitpur is 150621. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.63 hectares and falls under the 209308 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sanchitpur 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 Sanchitpur

As per Census 2011, Sanchitpur village has a total population of 1,190 people, consisting of 638 males and 552 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 818 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 470 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,190638552
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1498465
Scheduled Castes (SC)470256214
Literate Population818472346
Illiterate Population372166206

Nearby Villages of Sanchitpur

Sanchitpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak DargahiSouth-East0.79 km
ChhapaNorth-East1.36 km
NarsinghpurWest1.37 km
KakrahiyaNorth1.50 km
Dharampur GhatampurSouth-East2.04 km
PataraSouth-West3.03 km
GosaraNorth-West3.14 km
BakauliNorth3.18 km
BarnaoWest3.33 km
ShambhuwaEast3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanchitpur

Sanchitpur 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 Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Sanchitpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Sanchitpur is about 30 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 Sanchitpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sanchitpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sanchitpur

Where is Sanchitpur located?

Sanchitpur village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanchitpur?

Sanchitpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sanchitpur?

The pincode of Sanchitpur is 209308.

What is the population of Sanchitpur?

Sanchitpur has a total population of 1,190, including 638 males and 552 females.

How many households are there in Sanchitpur?

There are 229 households in Sanchitpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sanchitpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanchitpur is 68.74%. Male literacy is 73.98% and female literacy is 62.68%.