Sukhapur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Sukhapur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Sukhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhapur is 150814. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.13 hectares and falls under the 209206 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Sukhapur 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 Sukhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhapur village had a total population of 2,475 people, including 1,304 males and 1,171 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.35%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,161.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhapur

Sukhapur 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 Sukhapur

Sukhapur 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 34.5 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhapur

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

Health Facilities in Sukhapur

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

FAQs about Sukhapur