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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ramgarh KhurdSouth0.83 km
Ramgarh KalanSouth1.39 km
PremapurSouth1.51 km
ChhitakpurEast1.79 km
HansipurNorth-East2.04 km
DhanaitaNorth2.06 km
GhamahiSouth-East2.29 km
BargawanSouth-West2.45 km
DomanpurNorth2.71 km
BatauaEast2.97 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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable 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.