Kantapur - Chunar, Mirzapur
Kantapur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Premapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantapur is 212363. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.6 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode.
Kantapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kantapur
Kantapur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramgarh Khurd | South | 0.83 km |
| Ramgarh Kalan | South | 1.39 km |
| Premapur | South | 1.51 km |
| Chhitakpur | East | 1.79 km |
| Hansipur | North-East | 2.04 km |
| Dhanaita | North | 2.06 km |
| Ghamahi | South-East | 2.29 km |
| Bargawan | South-West | 2.45 km |
| Domanpur | North | 2.71 km |
| Bataua | East | 2.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kantapur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kantapur. The nearest railway station is Dagmagpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mirzapur to Kantapur is about 40 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 Kantapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kantapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Kantapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kantapur
Where is Kantapur located?
Kantapur village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantapur is Premapur.
What is the pincode of Kantapur?
The pincode of Kantapur is 231304.