Jahanpur - Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar

Jahanpur is a village situated in the Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanpur Sadar and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Magrasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahanpur is 150427. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.53 hectares and falls under the 209214 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jahanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bithoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jahanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jahanpur village had a total population of 447 people, including 236 males and 211 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 88.52% and female literacy at 78.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahanpur

Jahanpur 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 Jahanpur

Jahanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kathara Road, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Jahanpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Jahanpur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahanpur

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

Health Facilities in Jahanpur

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

FAQs about Jahanpur