Lokapur - Kunda, Pratapgarh

Lokapur is a village situated in the Kunda tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Bharat Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokapur is 158245. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.64 hectares and falls under the 230141 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

Lokapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Babaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaushambi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lokapur

According to the 2011 Census, Lokapur village had a total population of 292 people, including 159 males and 133 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.45%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 40.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokapur

Lokapur 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 Lokapur

Lokapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kunda Harnamganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Lokapur is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Lokapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokapur

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

Health Facilities in Lokapur

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

FAQs about Lokapur