Palpur - Narwal, Kanpur Nagar

Palpur is a village situated in the Narwal tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Ghatampur and around 41 km from Kanpur Nagar. Palpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palpur is 150679. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.12 hectares and falls under the 209401 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Palpur 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 Palpur

According to the 2011 Census, Palpur village had a total population of 1,379 people, including 753 males and 626 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 65.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Palpur

Palpur 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 Palpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palpur. The nearest railway station is Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Palpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Palpur is about 41 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 Palpur

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

Health Facilities in Palpur

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

FAQs about Palpur