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

As per Census 2011, Sukhapur village has a total population of 2,475 people, consisting of 1,304 males and 1,171 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 416 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,325 literate and 1,150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4751,3041,171
Child Population (0–6 yrs)416212204
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,161607554
Literate Population1,325789536
Illiterate Population1,150515635

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TilhaliSouth1.62 km
HatheruwaNorth-East1.63 km
Mawai BhachhanEast2.11 km
ItauraSouth-East2.15 km
NimdhaSouth-West2.37 km
BendaNorth-West2.73 km
Chak AdamSouth2.86 km
Daulatpur GhatampurWest3.13 km
AladadpurNorth-East3.27 km
Narainpur GhatampurEast3.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sukhapur

Where is Sukhapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sukhapur?

Sukhapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sukhapur?

The pincode of Sukhapur is 209206.

What is the population of Sukhapur?

Sukhapur has a total population of 2,475, including 1,304 males and 1,171 females.

How many households are there in Sukhapur?

There are 511 households in Sukhapur.

What is the literacy rate in Sukhapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukhapur is 53.54%. Male literacy is 60.51% and female literacy is 45.77%.