Longpur - Karhal, Mainpuri

Longpur is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Rerapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Longpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Longpur is 126515. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.77 hectares and falls under the 205264 pincode. Karhar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Longpur 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 Longpur

As per Census 2011, Longpur village has a total population of 724 people, consisting of 390 males and 334 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 208 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population724390334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085553
Scheduled Castes (SC)235126109
Literate Population516299217
Illiterate Population20891117

Nearby Villages of Longpur

Longpur 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)
HarwaiNorth-East1.28 km
MamsirpurSouth-East1.66 km
BamtapurNorth2.02 km
RerapurWest2.11 km
KakbaiEast2.36 km
KamalpurSouth2.42 km
MasarpurSouth-West2.44 km
Kutukpur NasirpurSouth-East2.79 km
NakauSouth2.86 km
KalanderpurWest3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Longpur

Longpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosma, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 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 Karhar to Longpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Longpur is about 32 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 Longpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Longpur

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

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

FAQs about Longpur

Where is Longpur located?

Longpur village is located in Karhal Tehsil, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Longpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Longpur is Rerapur.

What is the pincode of Longpur?

The pincode of Longpur is 205264.

What is the population of Longpur?

Longpur has a total population of 724, including 390 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Longpur?

There are 121 households in Longpur.

What is the literacy rate in Longpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Longpur is 71.27%. Male literacy is 76.67% and female literacy is 64.97%.