Targaon Ghatampur - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Targaon Ghatampur is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Targaon Ghatampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Targaon Ghatampur is 150609. The village covers a total geographical area of 1596 hectares and falls under the 209308 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Targaon Ghatampur 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 Targaon Ghatampur

According to the 2011 Census, Targaon Ghatampur village had a total population of 6,245 people, including 3,398 males and 2,847 females, living in 1,175 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.67%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 67.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,793.

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

Nearby Villages of Targaon Ghatampur

Targaon Ghatampur 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 Targaon Ghatampur

Targaon Ghatampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Targaon Ghatampur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Targaon Ghatampur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Targaon Ghatampur

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

Health Facilities in Targaon Ghatampur

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

FAQs about Targaon Ghatampur