Alampur - Nakur, Saharanpur

Alampur is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Alampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alampur is 109975. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.85 hectares and falls under the 247341 pincode. Gangoh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Alampur 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 Gangoh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alampur

According to the 2011 Census, Alampur village had a total population of 3,328 people, including 1,779 males and 1,549 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.40%, with male literacy at 69.21% and female literacy at 46.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3281,7791,549
Child Population (0–6 yrs)578324254
Scheduled Castes (SC)233120113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,6061,007599
Illiterate Population1,722772950

Nearby Villages of Alampur

Alampur 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)
Lakhnoti Aht.South1.26 km
SukheriNorth-West1.69 km
RangelSouth2.02 km
Malakpur MafiNorth-East2.26 km
Budha KheraNorth2.63 km
Lakhnoti Must.West2.75 km
Thali ThandiNorth-East3.13 km
Lakhnoti Aht JadidSouth3.13 km
Thali BaxuNorth-East3.17 km
Badhi MazraNorth-East3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alampur

Alampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sona Arjunpur, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangoh to Alampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Alampur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alampur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Alampur 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 Alampur

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

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

FAQs about Alampur

Where is Alampur located?

Alampur village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Alampur?

Alampur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Alampur?

The pincode of Alampur is 247341.

What is the population of Alampur?

Alampur had a total population of 3,328, including 1,779 males and 1,549 females.

How many households are there in Alampur?

Alampur had 487 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alampur was 58.40%. Male literacy was 69.21% and female literacy was 46.25%.