Dostpur - Karhal, Mainpuri

Dostpur is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Dostpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dostpur is 126582. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.85 hectares and falls under the 205264 pincode. Karhal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dostpur

As per Census 2011, Dostpur village has a total population of 864 people, consisting of 477 males and 387 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 811 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dostpur

Dostpur 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 Dostpur

Dostpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balrai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karhal to Dostpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Dostpur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dostpur

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

Health Facilities in Dostpur

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

FAQs about Dostpur